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St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot

West Oxfordshire, OX18 2PUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,924
of 13,686 nationally

About St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot

St Peter's Church of England School in Alvescot is a small village primary that is clearly in high demand. With 100 pupils on roll against a capacity of 98, it is effectively full, and the 2025/26 admissions data tells a story of significant oversubscription: 66 applications were received for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.71. Only 11 of those places went to first-preference applicants from a total of 17 first-preference requests, meaning competition is stiff even for local families. The school serves a relatively affluent intake, with just 5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. As a Church of England primary in West Oxfordshire, it draws from a rural catchment, and its size means it offers a genuinely intimate setting where every child is known. The parent view survey, with 50 responses, backs this up: 80% strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 76% strongly agreed that their child feels safe.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAlvescot, Bampton, West Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU
HeadteacherDiane Axford
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)5.0%
School Capacity100 / 98 (102% full)

The full report on this school

What 50 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCross CountryDanceTennisCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubCodingChoirEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:15

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: stpeters.oxon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot

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