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RAF Benson Community Primary School

South Oxfordshire, OX10 6EPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#500 of 13,686 nationally

About RAF Benson Community Primary School

RAF Benson Community Primary School is a small state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 130 children against a capacity of 240. That means the school is running at just over half its potential size, which is unusual for a popular village school in South Oxfordshire. The local context suggests demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 22 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference families receiving an offer. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.83, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. Free school meal eligibility data isn't provided here, but the school's relatively small roll and high demand signal a tight-knit, community-focused intake. The headteacher is Steph Fawdry, and the school has no religious character. With a chapel on site but no formal faith designation, it serves a broad local catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRAF Benson, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 6EP
HeadteacherSteph Fawdry
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils130
School Capacity130 / 240 (54% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryRoundersDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubFilm ClubGardeningCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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RAF Benson Community 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.