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Fritwell Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX27 7PXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Fritwell Church of England Primary School

If you're looking for a primary school where parents feel their child is genuinely happy and safe, Fritwell Church of England Primary School presents a compelling picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, a striking 91% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with 80% strongly agreeing their child is happy there. Safety scores were even higher: every single parent agreed their child feels safe, with 81% strongly agreeing. The school is clearly popular locally too; for its 2025/26 intake, it received 34 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those 34 applicants, 11 put it as their first preference, and 11 first-preference offers were made. Behaviour is another strong suit, with 65% of parents strongly agreeing the school ensures pupils are well-behaved and none disagreeing. The school's Church of England character is reflected in its on-site chapel, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEast Street, Bicester, Cherwell, OX27 7PX
HeadteacherJonathan Jeffries
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)8.9%
School Capacity131 / 180 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 54 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubCodingScience ClubChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

Source: fritwellprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fritwell Church of England Primary School

Fritwell Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.