Shrivenham Church of England School
77%
Capacity
244
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Shrivenham Church of England School
Shrivenham Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Shrivenham Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cora Williams, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5500th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Shrivenham Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 28 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 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 Shrivenham Church of England School include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Shrivenham Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 18 Raven Way, Swindon, Vale of White Horse, SN6 8FX |
| Headteacher | Cora Williams |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 315 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5500th of 13,686
Nationally
768th of 2,034
In South East
16th 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
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
67%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed28
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
18 Raven Way, Swindon
Vale of White Horse, SN6 8FX
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