John Hampden Primary School
107%
Capacity
448
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About John Hampden Primary School
John Hampden Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 448 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 418 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated John Hampden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Hankey, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2734th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
John Hampden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 58 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John Hampden Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, John Hampden Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Street, Thame, South Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU |
| Headteacher | Paul Hankey |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 418 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2734th of 13,686
Nationally
361st of 2,034
In South East
14th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
68 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Street, Thame
South Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU
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