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Botley School

Elms Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 10 July 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
53%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
209
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Botley School

Botley School is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. It is part of ACER TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oxfordshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.6%
Free school meals
36.5%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
20.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.9%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.7
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
21.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -6.0 vs 2023/24
13.16
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
£43,755
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£964 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,450
Spend per pupil
£8,483
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Elms Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JZ
Phone
01865248573
Head Teacher
Josephine Reid

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Botley School?
Botley School is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Botley School have?
Botley School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Botley School's Ofsted rating?
Botley School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024).
How does Botley School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
53% of pupils at Botley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Botley School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Botley School is part of ACER TRUST.
Where is Botley School?
Botley School is located at Elms Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JZ.

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