Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School
102%
Capacity
107
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Hastings, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10594th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 15 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church End, Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, OX7 5SA |
| Headteacher | Michelle Hastings |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 105 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10594th of 13,686
Nationally
1597th of 2,034
In South East
32nd of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
56
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School
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Contact Information
Church End, Chipping Norton
West Oxfordshire, OX7 5SA
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