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Barley Hill Primary School

Ludsden Grove, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
68%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
501
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Barley Hill Primary School

Barley Hill Primary School is a community school in Thame, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 501 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Oxfordshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
501 / 630 (80%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16.4%
Free school meals
4.8%
EAL
4.0%
SEN support
21.0%
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)

68%
Expected standard (RWM)
9%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%
Overall absence
9.8%
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.

26.02
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
20
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24
20.52
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
£45,972
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,335 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.6
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.

£6,877
Spend per pupil
£6,670
Income per pupil
45%
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
Ludsden Grove, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DH
Phone
01844213100
Headteacher
Gemma Penny

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Y1 Teaching Assistant for January 2027
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barley Hill Primary School?
Barley Hill Primary School is a community school in Thame, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Barley Hill Primary School have?
Barley Hill Primary School has 501 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Barley Hill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
68% of pupils at Barley Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Barley Hill Primary School?
Barley Hill Primary School is located at Ludsden Grove, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DH.

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