Rose Hill Primary School
About Rose Hill Primary School
Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 281 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it is running well below its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.6%, significantly higher than the national average, which typically sits around 23-24% for primary schools. This high FSM figure indicates a catchment serving a notably disadvantaged community. Despite the available capacity, the school is oversubscribed for 2025/26: it received 51 applications for 28 places, with all 28 first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. This suggests strong local demand, even though the school is not full overall, possibly reflecting preferences for specific year groups or the nursery provision. The school is led by headteacher Rhiannon Wilkie and has no religious character.
Key Details
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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