Graven Hill Primary School
N/A
Ofsted Rating
21%
Capacity
109
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Graven Hill Primary School
Graven Hill Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 109 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (21% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Matthew Green, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Graven Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 31 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Graven Hill Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Graven Hill 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 | None |
| Address | 32 Graven Hill Road, Ambrosden, Cherwell, OX25 2BF |
| Headteacher | Matthew Green |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 510 (21% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
32 Graven Hill Road, Ambrosden
Cherwell, OX25 2BF
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