The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Gillian McDermott (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wren Road, Cutteslowe, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmd'Overbroeck's
Independent · 711m away
Northern House School
Special school · 1.1km away
Northern House Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
St Edward's School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Cherwell School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wolvercote Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oxford High School GDST
Independent · 1.6km away
St Clare's, Oxford
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cutteslowe Primary School a selective school?
No. Cutteslowe Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cutteslowe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cutteslowe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cutteslowe Primary School?
Cutteslowe Primary School currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cutteslowe Primary School take?
Cutteslowe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cutteslowe Primary School?
Cutteslowe Primary School is in Oxford, OX2 7SX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cutteslowe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cutteslowe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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