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Standlake Church of England Primary School

West Oxfordshire, OX29 7SQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#7,163
of 13,686 nationally

About Standlake Church of England Primary School

Standlake Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in West Oxfordshire, currently home to 118 pupils against a capacity of 168, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake than many of its local peers. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 42 applications for just 13 places, with 12 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 3.23, a clear signal that local families are keen to secure a spot here. The school is Church of England in character and takes children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Penny McCarthy, who has been in post since at least the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch End, Standlake Ce Primary School, Standlake, West Oxfordshire, OX29 7SQ
HeadteacherPenny McCarthy
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils118
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity118 / 168 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: standlakeschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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