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Beckley Church of England Primary School

South Oxfordshire, OX3 9UTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#11,390
of 13,686 nationally

About Beckley Church of England Primary School

Parents considering Beckley Church of England Primary School will find a small, oversubscribed village school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 22 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. Only 5 of those applications were first-preference offers, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not the top choice for every family in the area. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Rick Houston. With just 77 pupils on a capacity of 157, the school is running well below its potential size, which may reflect its rural location in South Oxfordshire. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2015, indicating stable quality over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Oxford, South Oxfordshire, OX3 9UT
HeadteacherRick Houston
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils77
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity77 / 157 (49% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningFilm ClubArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: beckleyschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beckley Church of England Primary School

Beckley Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.