Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lorna Buchanan, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4675th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 24 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 24 London Road, Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, OX7 5AX |
| Headteacher | Lorna Buchanan |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4675th of 13,686
Nationally
657th of 2,034
In South East
14th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton
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Contact Information
24 London Road, Chipping Norton
West Oxfordshire, OX7 5AX
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