Classpot
St Mary's Church of England Infant School

St Mary's Church of England Infant School

West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZPrimary School·Ages 5-7
Goodby Ofsted

60%

Capacity

54

Pupils

4.3x

Demand

About St Mary's Church of England Infant School

St Mary's Church of England Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 54 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Murrey, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

St Mary's Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 22 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Infant School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Book Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Mary's Church of England Infant 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address19 Church Green, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ
HeadteacherLauren Murrey
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils54
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity54 / 90 (60% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (22 May 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubBook ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

22

Applications

94

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

22 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Infant School

St Mary's Church of England Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01993702387www.st-marys-witney.oxon.sch.uk/

19 Church Green, Witney

West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ

Loading map...

19 Church Green, Witney

West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at St Mary's Church of England Infant School!

Write a Review