New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

About New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in December 2024 where standards were confirmed as being maintained. The most telling academic metric for this small primary is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 46%. This places the school below the Oxfordshire local authority average of 61% and ranks it 182nd out of 242 similar schools in the county. In the Oxford local authority area specifically, it sits 28th out of 31 primary schools, putting it in the bottom tier locally. The school’s ranking score of 46 on this metric places it in the bottom 50% nationally, at the 84th percentile. These figures suggest that while the school is judged to be providing a good standard of education overall, its headline academic outcomes in core subjects are notably lower than many of its neighbours.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed across individual subjects. Reading is the strongest area, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 31% achieving a higher score, alongside an average scaled score of 106. Writing follows with 62% at expected and 23% at a higher level. Maths is weaker, with only 54% reaching the expected standard and 15% achieving a higher score, giving an average scaled score of 101. Just 8% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects combined. The school does not have published progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. With only 103 pupils on roll and a capacity of 120, these results are based on a very small cohort, meaning a single child’s performance can shift percentages significantly. Parents should interpret these figures with that context in mind.

New Hinksey is a Church of England primary school in Oxford, with a strong sense of community reflected in its parent view responses: 95% of the 44 respondents would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The school is heavily oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 33 applications for just 3 places, all of which went to first-preference families. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel, with sports such as cricket, football, tennis and swimming on offer. Clubs include choir, science club, chess, gardening and eco club. The school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health needs, and visual impairment. With 19.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. This is a small, well-liked village-style school within the city, best suited to families who prioritise a caring, community feel over top-tier academic rankings.

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