North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 0 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated North Hinksey Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Forder-Ball, 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 3916th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 19 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Hinksey Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, North Hinksey 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 | 0 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Vale of White Horse, OX2 0LZ |
| Headteacher | Hannah Forder-Ball |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3916th of 13,686
Nationally
529th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
70
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Hinksey Lane, Oxford
Vale of White Horse, OX2 0LZ
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