Beckley Church of England Primary School
49%
Capacity
77
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Beckley Church of England Primary School
Beckley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 77 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 157 places).
Ofsted has rated Beckley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rick Houston, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11390th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Beckley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 8 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beckley Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Beckley 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Oxford, South Oxfordshire, OX3 9UT |
| Headteacher | Rick Houston |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 77 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 77 / 157 (49% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11390th of 13,686
Nationally
1717th of 2,034
In South East
39th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
47%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beckley Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Oxford
South Oxfordshire, OX3 9UT
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