Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School
82%
Capacity
69
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School
Marsh Baldon CofE 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 69 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carolyn Hanwell, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12680th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 9 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Marsh Baldon CofE 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 | The Green, Marsh Baldon, South Oxfordshire, OX44 9LJ |
| Headteacher | Carolyn Hanwell |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 84 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12680th of 13,686
Nationally
1879th of 2,034
In South East
46th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
38%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Green, Marsh Baldon
South Oxfordshire, OX44 9LJ
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