Is Carterton Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 18 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 227th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Carterton Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Carterton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Carterton Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Carterton 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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Carterton Primary School

Burford Road, Carterton, OX18 3AD

Local ranking227th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 October 2022.

Continues from Carterton Primary School (URN 123015) since 1 April 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 216
Boys: 117 (52%)
Girls: 108 (48%)
Capacity: 315 (71% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 23.8%
EAL: 26.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,656/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.5%
Other: 9.4%
White Other: 7.9%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Black Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%

69.5%

White British

9.4%

Other

7.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01993842502

office@carterton.school

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Burford Road

Carterton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 150512
UKPRN: 10094321
Establishment No.: 2044
Trust: RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST

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