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Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX25 4SFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,201
of 13,686 nationally

About Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School sits comfortably above the Oxfordshire average for its key stage 2 headline metric, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a local authority average of 61%. That six-point gap places the school in the top half of primary schools across the county, ranking 76th out of 242. Within the Cherwell district specifically, it ranks 16th out of 45 schools, putting it in the top 35% locally. The school is also oversubscribed, receiving 65 applications for its 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 32 of those coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests parents in the area see it as a strong option, and the numbers back that up — it's performing above the norm without being among the very highest-scoring outliers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFir Lane, Bicester, Cherwell, OX25 4SF
HeadteacherRobert O'Malley
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity193 / 210 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsDining HallICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaScience ClubEco ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.