St Christopher's Church of England School
85%
Capacity
127
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Christopher's Church of England School
St Christopher's Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 127 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated St Christopher's Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Veeder, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8623rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
St Christopher's Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 17 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 St Christopher's Church of England School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Christopher's 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lechlade Road, Lechlade, West Oxfordshire, GL7 3LA |
| Headteacher | Rachel Veeder |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 127 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 127 / 150 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8623rd of 13,686
Nationally
1286th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
57%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Christopher's Church of England School
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Contact Information
Lechlade Road, Lechlade
West Oxfordshire, GL7 3LA
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