North Hinksey Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, welcoming environment where pupils love learning and feel genuinely cared for. Teachers are well-trained experts who teach with clarity and precision, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - receive carefully tailored support to succeed. The school offers far more than classroom learning, with regular trips, clubs and cultural experiences that help every child discover their talents and broaden their horizons.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well with impressive depth of curriculum knowledge and make sophisticated links between subjects
- Teaching is highly effective with clear, precise instruction backed by secure subject knowledge
- Exceptional provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with early identification and rapid support
- Strong attendance above national averages with calm, orderly school culture and excellent behaviour
- Wide range of enrichment experiences including trips, clubs, sports and cultural activities that broaden pupils' horizons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Opera, musical theatre, skateboarding, sailing, competitive tournaments, clubs
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School is a strong performing primary school where pupils achieve well across the curriculum with outcomes at key stage 2 broadly above national averages. The school provides a highly ambitious, inclusive educational experience with excellent behaviour, strong attendance, and a broad range of enrichment activities.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 84%. Maths has improved from 77% to 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 capacity
5 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9116%
Overall absence
6.81818%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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