Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Abingdon, South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ |
| Headteacher | Gillian Fraser |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 105 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
High Street, Abingdon
South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ
High Street, Abingdon
South Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ
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