Fir Tree Junior School
About Fir Tree Junior School
Fir Tree Junior School in South Oxfordshire is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and the numbers suggest it’s a popular choice among local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 235 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, indicating that demand is high and places are tight. Parent satisfaction data isn’t available in the school’s records, but the oversubscription ratio alone signals strong community confidence. The school is led by headteacher Marc Knight and was last inspected by Ofsted in 2022, when it was judged to remain Good following an ungraded visit. That rating has been consistent since at least 2013, when it was also rated Good in a graded inspection. With no religious character and a mixed intake, Fir Tree serves a broad cross-section of families in the area, and 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
7 Jul 2022Latest monitoring visit (7 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: firtreejuniors.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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