Tyndale Community 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
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tyndale Community School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel genuinely cared for and valued. With a diverse pupil community, the school celebrates differences while maintaining high expectations for every child's achievement. The school offers a broad, well-planned curriculum and provides excellent support for children learning to read and those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong positive school culture with excellent behaviour and respect for diversity
- Well-developed curriculum that links academic subjects with wider personal development
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs who are fully included in school life
- Reading is a priority with regular checking and impactful interventions to help pupils catch up
- Vibrant early years environment that prepares children well for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how mathematics is taught, meaning a small number of pupils progress more slowly than intended
- Minor inconsistency in phonics teaching has slowed reading progress for a small number of pupils
- Need to ensure all staff have consistent knowledge and expertise to teach mathematics and phonics well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture, open communication with pupils, and proper procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Frequent activities and trips, day and residential experiences
Tyndale Community School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school has a positive culture with strong behaviour, high expectations for all pupils, and a welcoming approach to its diverse community.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
83 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 89%. Maths has improved from 58% to 75%. Writing has declined from 70% to 66%.
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
23.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
280 pupils
420 capacity
140 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(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.54771%
Overall absence
16.08833%
Persistent absence
317
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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