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Watlington Primary School
Love Lane, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 23% of pupils are achieving the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★4.4
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of subjects
93%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.64839, -1.00708 · OX49 5RB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN147281
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.watlington.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Watlington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watlington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Watlington Primary School a good school?
Watlington Primary School scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Watlington Primary School?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watlington Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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