Ewelme CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
91
Pupils
5.7x
Demand
About Ewelme CofE Primary School
Ewelme CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 91 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 91 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ewelme CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph Ottaway, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6637th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Ewelme CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 13 places, making it 5.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ewelme CofE Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Ewelme CofE 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 | Burrows Hill, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 6HU |
| Headteacher | Joseph Ottaway |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 91 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.2% |
| School Capacity | 91 / 91 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6637th of 13,686
Nationally
938th of 2,034
In South East
27th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
63%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
74
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
18 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
Burrows Hill, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 6HU
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