The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Hankey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is John Hampden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Hampden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Hampden Primary School?
John Hampden Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Hampden Primary School take?
John Hampden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Hampden Primary School?
John Hampden Primary School is in Thame, OX9 3HU, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Hampden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Hampden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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