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Launton Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX26 5DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#3,765
of 13,686 nationally

About Launton Church of England Primary School

Launton Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, currently operating well below its capacity. With 135 pupils against a capacity of 164, the school has room to grow, yet demand tells a more complicated story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for just 14 places, with 12 of those coming as first preferences — an oversubscription ratio of 2.79. That level of interest suggests strong local reputation despite the school’s modest size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.9%, noticeably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent catchment. The school is Church of England by religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural feeder for families in the village and surrounding area. Its mixed-gender, state-funded structure is typical for the region, but the gap between capacity and actual pupil numbers hints at either demographic shifts or parental caution following recent inspection outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBicester Road, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 5DP
HeadteacherJane Paterson
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)6.9%
School Capacity135 / 164 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: launtonschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Launton Church of England Primary School

Launton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.