Shrivenham Church of England School
About Shrivenham Church of England School
Shrivenham Church of England School is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it’s currently a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 315 pupils but is operating well below that with just 244 on roll, meaning there’s plenty of physical space. However, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 28 places, with 27 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.61, so it’s not the most competitive in the area, but you’d still want to make it your top choice to be safe. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 17.2%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and suggests a reasonably mixed intake in terms of socio-economic background. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn’t specify whether this influences admissions criteria.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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