Cropredy Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX17 1PU |
| Headteacher | Will Reeves |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
37
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX17 1PU
Station Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX17 1PU
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