John Hampden Primary School, Thame

In its own words: "At John Hampden School, everything we do is guided by The Hampden Way - our shared values that shape how we learn, grow and care for one another. This section celebrates what makes a Hampden a Hampden: kindness, teamwork, endeavour, aspiration, opportunity and pride in being part of our school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At John Hampden Primary School, we are proud to live by The Hampden Way: These simple yet powerful values shape everything we do. They guide our learning, our relationships, and our commitment to helping every child thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that all children achieve their full potential."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 3.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at John Hampden Primary 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 fell from 90% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put John Hampden Primary School as their first choice and 135 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to John Hampden Primary School are Barley Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 70% maths); Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School (2.6 miles, Good); and Tetsworth Primary School (2.7 miles, Requires improvement, 90% reading, 80% maths).

John Hampden Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (10%).

The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Croft Road (adjacent), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 83 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, John Hampden Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.