John Hampden Primary School

URN: 123076 • Thame OX9 3HU

Overview

Name
John Hampden Primary School
URN
123076
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Hankey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01844212291
Website
Visit
Address
Park Street, Thame OX9 3HU

Summary

John Hampden Primary School, located in Thame, Oxfordshire, is a community school that has been dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment since its establishment in 1837. With a current enrolment of 448 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 418, the school prioritises high expectations and aims to help each child reach their full potential. The school’s ethos revolves around encouraging positive attitudes towards learning and collaboration among students, parents, and the wider community.

The curriculum at John Hampden is designed to provide a broad range of knowledge and skills across various subjects, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also enjoy their learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, viewing this as a fundamental responsibility shared by all staff and volunteers.

In addition to its educational offerings, John Hampden Primary School is part of a federation with Tetsworth Primary School, allowing for shared governance while maintaining individual school identities. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by events such as the recent Thame 10K and Colour Run, which foster a sense of belonging and pride among students and families.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
418
Pupils
448
Boys
231
Girls
217
FSM %
13.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 448 231 217 418 13.80
2024-09-11 453 238 215 418 13.80
2023-09-11 467 256 211 418 10.10
2022-09-11 467 256 211 418 10.10
2021-09-11 466 253 213 418 11.80
2020-09-11 467 249 218 418 8.70

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