The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Steph Fawdry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
December 2004 | Inspection
Location
RAF Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6EP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is RAF Benson Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
RAF Benson Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend RAF Benson Community Primary School?
RAF Benson Community Primary School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does RAF Benson Community Primary School take?
RAF Benson Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is RAF Benson Community Primary School?
RAF Benson Community Primary School is in Wallingford, OX10 6EP, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does RAF Benson Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, RAF Benson Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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