Freeland Church of England Primary School
85%
Capacity
133
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Freeland Church of England Primary School
Freeland Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 133 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 157 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Freeland Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Nickelson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 618th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Freeland Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 13 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Freeland Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Freeland 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Parklands, Freeland Primary School, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX29 8HX |
| Headteacher | Sarah Nickelson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 133 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.3% |
| School Capacity | 133 / 157 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
618th of 13,686
Nationally
82nd of 2,034
In South East
4th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
86%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
39
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parklands, Freeland Primary School, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX29 8HX
Parklands, Freeland Primary School, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX29 8HX
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