Buckland Church of England Primary School
111%
Capacity
117
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Buckland Church of England Primary School
Buckland Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emma Brown, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 424th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Buckland Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 14 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Buckland Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Buckland 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 | Summerside, Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, SN7 8RB |
| Headteacher | Emma Brown |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.7% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 105 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (1 Jul 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
424th of 13,686
Nationally
47th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
88%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
43
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckland Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Summerside, Faringdon
Vale of White Horse, SN7 8RB
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