SchoolScoresCheckendon CofE (A) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Main Street, Checkendon, RG8 0SR
01491 680693 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 18 November 2025 , published 6 February 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Oxfordshire comparisons use the 16 of its 242 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 226 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 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 89% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 63% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 64% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 74% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 54%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 222nd highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 214th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 237th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 199th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 130th lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 154th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 78th highest of 242 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Stoke Row CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcote Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 18 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School?
95% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Checkendon CofE (A) Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 123200.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.