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Cropredy Church of England Primary School

Cropredy Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX17 1PUPrimary School·Ages 2-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

186

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Cropredy Church of England Primary School

Cropredy Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Cropredy Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Will Reeves, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

Cropredy Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 25 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Cropredy Church of England Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Choir.

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 Cherwell, Cropredy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStation Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX17 1PU
HeadteacherWill Reeves
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils186
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity186 / 210 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingRoundersTennisCross CountryDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

37

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cropredy Church of England Primary School

Cropredy 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.

Contact Information

01295750210

Station Road, Banbury

Cherwell, OX17 1PU

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Station Road, Banbury

Cherwell, OX17 1PU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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