SchoolScoresEast Oxford Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Union Street, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 1JP
01865 240219 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 February 2015.
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 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Oxford comparisons use the 25 of its 48 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 | Oxford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Oxford figures pool parents at the Oxford 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
45 pupils in this year group.
78% — 16 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 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. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 47th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.7% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 41st highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 46 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 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
- St Mary and St John CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkrise Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Frideswide CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ebbe's CofE Aided Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Hinksey CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christopher's CofE School, Cowley 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyndale Community School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windmill Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Oxford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Oxford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did East Oxford Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend East Oxford Primary School?
94% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend East Oxford Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is East Oxford Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put East Oxford Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 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 123046.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.