Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Iain Horner, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6691st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 45 in Cherwell.
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 30 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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 Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Alchester Road, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 1UN |
| Headteacher | Iain Horner |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6691st of 13,686
Nationally
941st of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
63%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
107
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Alchester Road, Bicester
Cherwell, OX26 1UN
Journey to School
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