Finstock Church of England Primary School
30%
Capacity
31
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Finstock Church of England Primary School
Finstock Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 31 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (30% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Leanne Dixon, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Finstock Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 7 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Finstock Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Tennis, Football, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Finstock 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 | School Road, Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, OX7 3BN |
| Headteacher | Leanne Dixon |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 31 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 31 / 105 (30% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
21
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 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.
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Contact Information
School Road, Chipping Norton
West Oxfordshire, OX7 3BN
School Road, Chipping Norton
West Oxfordshire, OX7 3BN
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