Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School

About Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School

Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, with inspectors singling out behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding. The school’s key stage 2 results for 2023/24 tell a mixed story: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just a fraction below the Oxfordshire local authority average of 61%. However, the school’s reading scores stand out — pupils achieved an average scaled score of 106, and 40% reached the higher standard in reading, a notably strong figure. In maths, the average score was 102, with 10% reaching the higher standard, and writing saw a similar 10% at the higher level. These outcomes place the school 29th out of 48 primary schools in South Oxfordshire, and in the bottom half nationally, though the reading higher-attainment figure suggests particular strength in literacy.

The Ofsted report from June 2024 awarded Good across all main categories, with the Outstanding mark for behaviour and attitudes reflecting a calm, purposeful environment. The previous inspection in 2010 also rated the school Good overall, though early years provision at that time was judged as Requires Improvement — a gap that has since been closed, with early years now rated Good. The school is small, with 90 pupils against a capacity of 105, and just 4.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. This suggests a relatively advantaged intake, which may help explain the strong reading results. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment data points to solid, if not exceptional, overall performance.

Clifton Hampden is a Church of England primary school with a nursery provision, serving children aged 4 to 11. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 38 applications for just 10 places, a ratio of 3.8 to one, with only 7 first-preference offers made. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, art studios, forest school, gymnasium and chapel, and the school offers clubs in coding, film and drama, plus sports such as gymnastics, cricket, athletics and netball. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. This is a school that will suit families who prioritise strong behaviour and a supportive, small-scale environment, and who are confident their child can thrive in a setting where reading is a clear strength. The high oversubscription means early application is essential.

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