Oxenhope CofE Primary School

About Oxenhope CofE Primary School

Oxenhope CofE Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for Bradford primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The most recent data shows that 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Bradford average of 59%. That ten-point gap puts the school in the top half of all primaries in the area, ranking 39th out of 153. The school also performs well on individual subjects: 84% of pupils reached the expected level in both reading and maths, and 78% did so in writing. At the higher standard, 31% of pupils achieved that level in maths and 28% in reading, though no pupils reached the higher threshold in writing or across all three subjects combined. The average scaled scores of 107 in reading and 106 in maths are solid, and the school’s national ranking places it in the top third of all primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspectors visited in early 2025 and judged the school Good overall, with a standout Outstanding rating for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Good. This is a consistent picture: the previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good overall. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 93% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy (61%), feels safe (64%), and that the school has high expectations (55%). The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Alice Jones. It currently has 178 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, and 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 73 applications for 24 places, a ratio of just over three applicants per place, with all 24 first-preference offers taken up. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, chapel, art studios, playing fields, and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include swimming, athletics, netball and cross country, while clubs range from drama and choir to eco club and gardening. The school lists SEND provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the parent view data on SEND support is more mixed: while 70% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, 20% strongly disagreed, which is worth investigating further if your child has an education, health and care plan. This is a popular village primary that delivers above-average results and strong pastoral care, but competition for places is fierce.

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