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Graven Hill Primary School

Cherwell, OX25 2BFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Graven Hill Primary School

Graven Hill Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, serving children from age 2 to 11. It sits within a local authority that contains 242 primary schools, 13 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its local peers, Longworth Primary School and Hornton Primary School both achieve the highest possible ranking score of 100, with Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School close behind at 92. Graven Hill itself is a relatively small school, with 109 pupils on roll against a capacity of 510, and it is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 84 applications for 31 places, with 30 of those going to first-preference families. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.71, suggesting strong local demand. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Matthew Green. It also offers nursery provision, making it a viable option for families looking for continuity from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address32 Graven Hill Road, Ambrosden, Cherwell, OX25 2BF
HeadteacherMatthew Green
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity109 / 510 (21% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

5
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsCricketTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubChessChoirDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Graven Hill Primary School

Graven Hill Primary School received 30 first-choice applications for 31 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.