Bayards Hill School
54%
Capacity
241
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Bayards Hill School
Bayards Hill School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 241 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bayards Hill School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Jones, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7763rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 31 in Oxford.
Bayards Hill School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 16 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bayards Hill School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, Bayards Hill 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Waynflete Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9NU |
| Headteacher | Amy Jones |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.4% |
| School Capacity | 241 / 448 (54% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7763rd of 13,686
Nationally
1112th of 2,034
In South East
18th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Waynflete Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX3 9NU
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