Charlbury Primary School
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Charlbury Primary School
Charlbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Charlbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Robertson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11140th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Charlbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 17 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlbury Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Charlbury 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Crawborough, West Oxfordshire, OX7 3TX |
| Headteacher | Kate Robertson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11140th of 13,686
Nationally
1675th of 2,034
In South East
36th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
48%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crawborough
West Oxfordshire, OX7 3TX
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