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Bloxham Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX15 4HPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#9,951
of 13,686 nationally

About Bloxham Church of England Primary School

Bloxham Church of England Primary School is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it’s currently running below its full capacity. With 350 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420, there is some room to grow, yet the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 40 applications for just 22 places, with 21 of those going to first-preference families. That oversubscription ratio of 1.82 suggests a strong local pull, even though the school’s intake profile is notably more disadvantaged than the national average. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 15.1%, which is higher than the typical primary in England, and this context matters when interpreting the school’s performance data. Bloxham is a Church of England school, so it has a religious character, and it serves the Cherwell area within Oxfordshire. The headteacher is Sarah Marshall, and the school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, a sensory room, a chapel, and a sports hall, alongside clubs like drama, choir, and book club.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTadmarton Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 4HP
HeadteacherSarah Marshall
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity350 / 420 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallForest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballCross CountryRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloxham Church of England Primary School

Bloxham Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.