Kingham Primary School
About Kingham Primary School
Kingham Primary School is a state primary in West Oxfordshire that is comfortably full but clearly in high demand. With 224 pupils against a capacity of 236, it is operating near its limit, and the oversubscription figures tell a striking story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Even among first-preference families, there were 37 applications for those 29 spots, meaning a significant number of local parents who put Kingham first were disappointed. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 5.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. This is a school that draws from a relatively affluent catchment, and the combination of strong local reputation and limited places creates a genuinely competitive admissions environment for families in the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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