Brize Norton Primary School
Station Road, Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brize Norton Primary School is a primary school in Carterton for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 134th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 21 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Brize Norton is a welcoming and inclusive primary school. The strong ethos of, 'We SHINE for ourselves and each other,' underpins the work of the school. Pupils are happy to attend. They have positive relationships with each other and with staff. They know they can talk to staff if they are worried about anything. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children in the early years settle in quickly. They soon begin to share, take turns and help each other. The early years curriculum prepares children well for learning in Year 1. All pupils at the school benefit from a stimulating learning environment. The effective outdoor areas provide them with many purposeful opportunities to play, relax and explore. Pupils are courteous, caring and respectful. They are proud of the contributions they make to the school in their various leadership roles. The school supports pupils from service families very well. Pupils benefit from a range of trips and clubs that go beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they speak with fondness about 'forest school', 'Young Voices', as well as visits and residential trips.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the revised curriculum and the training staff have received is embedding, including in early reading. Consequently, some pupils' learning is not consistently secure in phonics and some other subjects. The school should ensure that the intended curriculum is fully implemented and monitored effectively to help pupils remember and use important subject knowledge as the school intends.
- Occasionally, some pupils with SEND are given work or support that does not accurately meet their needs. This means that, at times, pupils rely too much on adult support or are not challenged enough. The school should ensure that all pupils are given work that meets their needs and enables them to build the knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they are capable of.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
132 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Brize Norton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Gateway Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Carterton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Robyn Jones
- Phone
- 01993842488
- Address
- Station Road, Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 3PL
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 142645
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.