Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
108%
Capacity
226
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vania Eaglen, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2218th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 29 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School include Forest School, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England 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 | Old Reading Road, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 8EN |
| Headteacher | Vania Eaglen |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.9% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2218th of 13,686
Nationally
296th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
77%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed29
112
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Reading Road, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 8EN
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