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Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School

Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School

South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

65%

Capacity

68

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School

Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 68 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Fraser, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 9 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Long Wittenham (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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Abingdon, South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ
HeadteacherGillian Fraser
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)11.8%
School Capacity68 / 105 (65% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

9
LibrarySports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceTennisFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

9

Applications

25

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

9 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School

Long Wittenham (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.

Contact Information

01865407850

High Street, Abingdon

South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ

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High Street, Abingdon

South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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