Barley Hill Primary School
Ludsden Grove, Thame, OX9 3DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barley Hill Primary School is a primary school in Thame for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 92nd of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 April 2015, report published 21 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning. Typically, pupils learn well, developing detailed knowledge and confidence in a range of skills. Pupils behave well. They live out the school's values and are respectful to staff and to each other. Staff establish strong relationships with pupils, and this helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils rightly know that there are adults to talk to if they have a worry, who will resolve any issues swiftly. The 'Friendship Stop' on the playground is used well during playtimes to help pupils find friends and join in games quickly. Pupils benefit from a rich array of different experiences, such as visits to local zoos and Roman villas. Pupils appreciate the opportunity to take on interesting leadership roles, including being house captains and values ambassadors. This helps them to learn about responsibility. Pupils attending the range of clubs, such as computing, dance and football, receive meaningful opportunities to build on their talents and interests. For example, pupils are proud of the many sporting trophies won in the local 'Thame League'.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, some teachers' checks on pupils' learning are not as effective as they should be. They do not identify errors and misunderstanding. This affects how well pupils build knowledge over time, as teachers do not consistently address their gaps and misconceptions. The school should ensure that it supports teachers to check pupils' learning consistently well and to adjust their teaching appropriately so that pupils learn as well as the school intends them to.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
79 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
482 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Barley Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| John Hampden Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Long Crendon School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Haddenham Community Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Penny
- Phone
- 01844213100
- Address
- Ludsden Grove, Thame, OX9 3DH
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123034
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.