Queen Emma's Primary School
58%
Capacity
182
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Queen Emma's Primary School
Queen Emma's Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Queen Emma's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Dixon, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12874th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Queen Emma's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 26 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 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 Queen Emma's Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Queen Emma's 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Burwell Drive, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX28 5JW |
| Headteacher | Leanne Dixon |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 315 (58% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12874th of 13,686
Nationally
1917th of 2,034
In South East
39th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
36%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Emma's Primary School
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Contact Information
Burwell Drive, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX28 5JW
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