Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
91%
Capacity
96
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 96 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Judith Terrell, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12474th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 13 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School include Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) 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 | Church Street, Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, SN7 7QA |
| Headteacher | Judith Terrell |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 96 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 96 / 105 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12474th of 13,686
Nationally
1856th of 2,034
In South East
41st 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
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
40%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed13
50
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Faringdon
Vale of White Horse, SN7 7QA
Journey to School
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