Dr South's Church of England Primary School
About Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Dr South's Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, currently educating 96 pupils against a capacity of 120, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 38 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.53 to one, with 14 of those 15 places going to first-preference families. This suggests a school that is well-regarded locally, particularly among families who value its Church of England foundation. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 51 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- 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
15 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (15 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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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