SchoolScoresBurford Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Priory Lane, Burford, OX18 4SG
01993 822159 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Oxfordshire comparisons use the 123 of its 242 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 119 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 90th highest of 123 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 94th highest of 123 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 107th highest of 123 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 103 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 98th highest of 120 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 93rd highest of 123 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Oxfordshire figures pool parents at the Oxfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
50% — 12 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 93rd highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 90th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 217th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 216th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 48th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 79th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 187th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 207th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 205th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 182nd highest of 217 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Burford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2024.
How did Burford Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Burford Primary School?
83% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Burford Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Burford Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Burford Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142341.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.