Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
80
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 80 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nadia Gosling, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5447th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 15 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Charlton-on-Otmoor 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 | Fencott Road, Kidlington, Cherwell, OX5 2UT |
| Headteacher | Nadia Gosling |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 80 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 80 / 120 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5447th of 13,686
Nationally
758th of 2,034
In South East
18th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (88% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fencott Road, Kidlington
Cherwell, OX5 2UT
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Opening Hours
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