Garsington Church of England Primary School
About Garsington Church of England Primary School
Garsington Church of England Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 209 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.6%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 69 applications for just 23 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Of those 69 applications, 19 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 19 of those first-preference families. This level of competition indicates that Garsington is a popular choice among local parents, and the school's Church of England character may also be a draw for families seeking a faith-based setting in the South Oxfordshire area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 88 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
11 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
08:45 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:00-17:30
Source: garsington.oxon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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