Is RAF Benson Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 142nd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are RAF Benson Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 94% of pupils at RAF Benson Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at RAF Benson Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at RAF Benson Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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RAF Benson Community Primary School

RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP

Local ranking142nd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 94.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 29.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 94.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 130
Boys: 59 (48%)
Girls: 64 (52%)
Capacity: 240 (51% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 5.4%
EAL: 6.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,866/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.6%
White Other: 3.9%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Black Other: 3.1%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%

84.6%

White British

3.9%

White Other

3.9%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01491836460

office.2450@raf-benson.oxon.sch.uk

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RAF Benson

Wallingford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123028
UKPRN: 10074769
Establishment No.: 2450

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