Fritwell Church of England Primary School
73%
Capacity
131
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Fritwell Church of England Primary School
Fritwell Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Fritwell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Jeffries, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Fritwell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 12 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Fritwell Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (54 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fritwell Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Fritwell 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | East Street, Bicester, Cherwell, OX27 7PX |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Jeffries |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 180 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
54 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Street, Bicester
Cherwell, OX27 7PX
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