SchoolScoresChristopher Rawlins CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Aynho Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3NH
01295 810497 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 September 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Banbury comparisons use the 17 of its 33 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 | Banbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 85% | 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. Banbury figures pool parents at the Banbury 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
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — 4 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
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 22nd highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 20th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 28 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Longford Park Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Sutton Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Loveday CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grange Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deddington CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harriers Banbury Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Priory School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Dashwood Banbury Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School?
87% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 147716.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.