Hanborough Manor CofE School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Hanborough Manor CofE School
Hanborough Manor CofE 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 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Hanborough Manor CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Nickelson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9773rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Hanborough Manor CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 19 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hanborough Manor CofE School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Hanborough Manor CofE 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 | Riely Close, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX29 8DJ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Nickelson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9773rd of 13,686
Nationally
1449th of 2,034
In South East
28th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
54%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Riely Close, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX29 8DJ
Journey to School
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