Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
About Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is a primary school in South Oxfordshire that is comfortably oversubscribed, a clear sign of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 29 places, with 27 of those being first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of nearly four to one. The school currently has 226 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210, which suggests it is operating at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, reflecting the relatively affluent demographic of the area. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three, feeding into the main school through to Year 6. The headteacher is Vania Eaglen.
Key Details
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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