Deddington Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Deddington Church of England Primary School
Deddington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Deddington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clive Evans, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 45 in Cherwell.
Deddington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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, Visual Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Deddington Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Deddington 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Earls Lane, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 0TJ |
| Headteacher | Clive Evans |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9319th of 13,686
Nationally
1389th of 2,034
In South East
32nd of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
55%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Earls Lane, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 0TJ
Journey to School
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