Launton Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
135
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Launton Church of England Primary School
Launton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 135 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 164 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Launton Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jane Paterson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3765th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Launton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 14 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Launton Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Launton Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bicester Road, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 5DP |
| Headteacher | Jane Paterson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 164 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3765th of 13,686
Nationally
514th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
71%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bicester Road, Bicester
Cherwell, OX26 5DP
Journey to School
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