St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
98%
Capacity
137
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 137 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Souch, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6129th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 20 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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 St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) 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 | Wenrisc Drive, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP |
| Headteacher | Catherine Souch |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 137 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 137 / 140 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6129th of 13,686
Nationally
867th of 2,034
In South East
18th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
65%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed20
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
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Contact Information
Wenrisc Drive, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP
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