Tetsworth Primary School, Thame
Tetsworth Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Thame. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 55th-highest of the 228 schools in Oxfordshire with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 109% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Tetsworth Primary School in detail
Tetsworth Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At our small school with big ideas, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, caring community where everyone is known, valued, and supported. We believe in three simple but powerful values: we are kind, we are a team, and we do our best."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Tetsworth, every child is known, valued and encouraged to shine. Our simple values guide everything we do: Together, we create a caring, ambitious and creative learning community where children feel confident to explore, question and achieve their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Tetsworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tetsworth Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Tetsworth Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Tetsworth Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tetsworth Primary School are John Hampden Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame (2.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 70% maths); Barley Hill Primary School (3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Tetsworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
John Hampden Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ThameBarley Hill Primary SchoolAston Rowant Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 7 (10.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Tetsworth Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tetsworth Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (outside), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tetsworth Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils value being part of this close and inclusive school community. They appreciate everyone knowing each other well and the warm relationships they have with staff. Pupils feel well supported, especially if they have any worries. They describe the school as being 'like a family' where they enjoy lots of shared experiences. These include a range of different themed events and trips. This ethos of togetherness supports pupils in attending well and building self-confidence.
The Tetsworth Way values are at the heart of the school community. Pupils learn why these matter. They reflect these in their calm and orderly behaviour across the school. Pupil are encouraged to make individual contributions whenever they can. They frequently help others and willingly volunteer to support whole-school activities such as fundraising or gardening. Diamond Of The Week awards recognise these efforts. Pupils are rightly proud when they receive these.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is rapidly developing the curriculum, which is ambitious for all pupils. Across subjects, curriculum thinking identifies the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. However, in a few subjects, the way some of this knowledge is arranged does not support pupils to build a secure understanding over time. As a result, they can have gaps in their understanding. In most subjects, the important knowledge that pupils learn is not deliberately revisited beyond when they first learn it. Consequently, they struggle to remember important aspects of previous learning.
Teachers' subject knowledge varies. It is strongest in core subjects, where new ideas are mostly explained accurately. Similarly, in the early years, staff use their knowledge to develop the language and behaviours of children effectively. As a result, they are well prepared for key stage 1. However, across foundation subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is insecure. As a result, their explanations do not always help pupils understand complex ideas. In most subjects, assessment does not identify how well pupils understand the important knowledge they are learning. Therefore, teaching moves pupils on to new learning without addressing areas of knowledge they do not fully understand.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
21.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tetsworth Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tetsworth Primary School.
- JR TetsworthAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Tetsworth Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tetsworth Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tetsworth Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Tetsworth Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
61 pupils
56 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thame
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thame
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
32
Boys
32
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,834
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,022
Per pupil
£510k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tetsworth Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tetsworth Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tetsworth Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Tetsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tetsworth Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tetsworth Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tetsworth Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Tetsworth Primary School?
Tetsworth Primary School was full in 2025, at 109% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Tetsworth Primary School?
Classes at Tetsworth Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tetsworth Primary School?
Tetsworth Primary School has around 64 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tetsworth Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Tetsworth Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tetsworth Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tetsworth Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Tetsworth Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: JR Tetsworth (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Tetsworth Primary School's term dates?
Tetsworth Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Tetsworth Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tetsworth Primary School?
Tetsworth Primary School is at 15 High Street, Tetsworth, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 7AB.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)