SchoolScoresGreat Tew County Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Great Tew, Chipping Norton, OX7 4DB
01608 683642 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 March 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
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chipping Norton comparisons use the 3 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Chipping Norton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 62% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oxfordshire. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chipping Norton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 92% | 84% |
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. Chipping Norton figures pool parents at the Chipping Norton 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
15 pupils in this year group.
80% — 18 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 52 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
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 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. 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 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. 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 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Chipping Norton. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 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 Great Tew County Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Tew County Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Great Tew County Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Great Tew County Primary School?
89% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Great Tew County Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Great Tew County Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Great Tew County Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 15 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 123002.
- 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.