Little Milton Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Milton provides an exceptionally caring, nurturing environment where every child is important and feels valued. The school has recently strengthened its approach to teaching and behavior, resulting in improved pupil achievement across the curriculum. Teachers deliver engaging lessons with secure subject knowledge, and pupils develop strong character through taking on real responsibilities within the school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching for younger children with close monitoring and swift intervention for those falling behind
- Excellent pastoral care and safeguarding, with pupils feeling trusted and valued
- Teachers create interesting, engaging lessons that capture pupils' imagination and help them remember learning
- Clear focus on improving behavior and learning expectations, with positive pupil response
- Strong school community feel with pupils taking on meaningful responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack reading fluency and comprehension skills such as retrieving information from text
- Curriculum in subjects beyond English and mathematics lacks clearly defined essential knowledge and sequencing, leaving pupils with gaps
- Need to strengthen reading fluency so pupils can understand and interpret what they read
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillor roles, worship leader roles
Little Milton Church of England Primary School is a small rural primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and cared for in a nurturing environment. While the school has made progress in improving pupil achievement and behavior, some outcomes in certain subjects remain lower than expected.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
17.7
Avg class size
21.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
46 pupils
84 capacity
38 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(107)
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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
8.79227%
Overall absence
28.30189%
Persistent absence
53
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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