Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
188
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 189 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melody Chadwick, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2934th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cote Road, Bampton, West Oxfordshire, OX18 2DU |
| Headteacher | Melody Chadwick |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 189 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2934th of 13,686
Nationally
385th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cote Road, Bampton
West Oxfordshire, OX18 2DU
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