St Mary's Church of England Infant School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 19 Church Green, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ |
| Headteacher | Lauren Murrey |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 54 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 54 / 90 (60% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
94
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
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.
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Contact Information
19 Church Green, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ
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