St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
102%
Capacity
100
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 98 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot "Good", the school is led by headteacher Diane Axford, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12924th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 14 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (50 responses).
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 Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Coding, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Alvescot, Bampton, West Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU |
| Headteacher | Diane Axford |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 98 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12924th of 13,686
Nationally
1927th of 2,034
In South East
40th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
50 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
66
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
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Contact Information
Alvescot, Bampton
West Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU
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