St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford
96%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford
St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy King, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 38 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Nicholas Road, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 8HX |
| Headteacher | Amy King |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 180 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2013. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Nicholas Road, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 8HX
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