Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 209 places).
Ofsted has rated Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Badger, 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 2291st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 19 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 | Oxford Road, Oxford, Vale of White Horse, OX2 9PQ |
| Headteacher | Steven Badger |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 209 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2291st of 13,686
Nationally
310th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
63
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
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Contact Information
Oxford Road, Oxford
Vale of White Horse, OX2 9PQ
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