Bayards Hill School, Oxford

In its own words: "At Bayards Hill Primary School, we promote the basic British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs. We are also committed to creating a sense of pride, belonging and identity in our school, and to developing the character of each and every one of our children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I am extremely proud and privileged to have worked in the school for over 13 years. We are a one-form entry school providing academic and pastoral provision for over 240 pupils, from Nursery to Year 6."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, choir, ukulele and homework club.

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Bayards Hill School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Bayards Hill School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bayards Hill School are Sandhills Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); Windmill Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Barton Park Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 64% maths).

Bayards Hill School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Bayards Hill School is one of 31 schools run by River Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (23%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 25 (10.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bayards Hill School.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bayswater Road Church (opposite), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 136 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

Bayards Hill School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.