The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Hanwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Green, Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire, OX44 9LJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School?
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School take?
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School?
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School is in Marsh Baldon, OX44 9LJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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