East Oxford Primary School

About East Oxford Primary School

East Oxford Primary School sits comfortably above the Oxfordshire average for its key stage 2 results, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 61%. That 15-point gap puts the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure and ranks it 5th out of 31 primary schools in Oxford itself. The school’s maths and reading average scores both sit at 105, and 82% of pupils hit the expected standard in maths, with 85% doing so in reading and writing. At the higher end, 35% of children achieved a higher standard in reading, 26% in maths and 15% in writing, though only 6% managed the higher threshold across all three subjects. With 20.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results suggest the school is doing well in supporting a diverse intake.

Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent graded inspection, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. This represents a clear improvement from the previous inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 94% of respondents would recommend the school, and 92% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also felt their child feels safe (94%), that the school has high expectations (89%), and that their child does well (93%). The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 79 applications for 30 places and 28 first-preference offers, so it’s clearly popular locally.

The school has a nursery provision for children aged 3 and runs a range of clubs including book club, eco club, drama, gardening, choir and chess. Sports on offer include football, cricket, athletics and cross country. Facilities include a library, dining hall, ICT suite, playing fields, music rooms and a chapel. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With 298 pupils against a capacity of 315, there is a little headroom, but the oversubscription ratio of 2.63 means families should apply early. This is a solid, well-regarded primary that delivers above-average results and strong parent satisfaction in a popular Oxford location.

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