St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
346
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 346 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Frideswide Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Forder-Ball, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13034th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 29 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Frideswide Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Frideswide Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cricket Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 3DJ |
| Headteacher | Hannah Forder-Ball |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 346 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.7% |
| School Capacity | 346 / 420 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (34%)
13034th of 13,686
Nationally
1940th of 2,034
In South East
30th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
34%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
34%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
94
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cricket Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 3DJ
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