St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
52%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christine McQueen, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10798th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 18 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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 Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton 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 | The Green, Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire, OX7 5DH |
| Headteacher | Christine McQueen |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 345 (52% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10798th of 13,686
Nationally
1623rd of 2,034
In South East
33rd of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
50%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Green, Chipping Norton
West Oxfordshire, OX7 5DH
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