Cutteslowe Primary School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cutteslowe is an inclusive, community-focused school where your child will be happy and safe. The school excels at teaching reading through systematic phonics and has excellent support for children with additional needs. Your child will develop into a kind, responsible person shaped by the school's strong values and numerous opportunities to explore citizenship, health, and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading instruction from early years with a sharp focus on phonics and supporting struggling readers - pupils develop fluency and a love of reading
- Well-organized curriculum in English and mathematics with effective teacher training and regular assessment of pupil progress
- Strong school culture and values (be kind, be respectful, meet the challenge) that help pupils understand right from wrong and become responsible citizens
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, identified quickly with external specialists involved when needed
- Calm, orderly environment with consistent behaviour management strategies and high staff expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Wider curriculum subjects lack clear progression of knowledge and skills - teachers are sometimes unclear how to help pupils build learning towards curriculum goals
- Some lesson activities in wider subjects are not well-matched to curriculum aims, causing some pupils to miss learning opportunities and develop knowledge gaps
- Need to ensure ambitious curriculum design across all subjects with clear end points and progression
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open, positive culture around safeguarding that prioritizes pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, eco-leader roles, community food larder volunteering, animal care responsibilities, regular physical and mental health exploration activities, online safety education
Cutteslowe Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school that has maintained good standards since the previous inspection. The school has a strong community ethos and provides a broad, high-quality education for all pupils.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
74 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 78%. Maths has declined from 73% to 67%. Writing has declined from 69% to 64%.
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
304 pupils
420 capacity
116 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oxford
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.27553%
Overall absence
14.39394%
Persistent absence
264
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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