Gateway Primary School
Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gateway Primary School is a primary school in Carterton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 127th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Pupils are flying high at this thoughtful and caring community school. Many pupils come from families who work in the armed forces and have had to change schools several times. Despite this, pupils have a strong sense of belonging. One pupil said, 'Someone is always there for you. You learn about how you can cope with and overcome difficulties.' Pupils say that 'honesty and optimism' are central to the school's values. They enjoy how these are celebrated through recognition, rewards and the house system, as well as events such as weekly celebration assemblies and regular communication with parents. Pupils are excited about their lessons and value the many trips that help to bring their learning to life. For example, a visit to Oxford Castle and prison helped pupils to learn about crime and punishment in history lessons. Pupils are confident and feel safe. They understand the behaviour policy and how being 'ready to fly' means being ready to learn at Gateway Primary School. Bullying is almost unheard of at the school, and staff always resolve any issues if anything does happen. Pupils are highly motivated in what is an overwhelmingly positive, nurturing and respectful school culture.
What the school should improve
- Some members of staff are still developing their phonics expertise, and not all are equipped to deliver with the scheme appropriately. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all staff receive specific training to further improve phonics subject knowledge and provide effective support for pupils who need it.
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet identified the precise knowledge and vocabulary they want pupils to learn. This leads to pupils having gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that clear, cumulative knowledge is in place to help all pupils learn well across all curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
300 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Gateway Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Brize Norton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kayleigh Anstee
- Phone
- 01993842189
- Address
- Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123016
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.