Stephen Freeman Primary School
107%
Capacity
449
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Stephen Freeman Primary School
Stephen Freeman Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stephen Freeman Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Lewis, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Stephen Freeman Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 153 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stephen Freeman Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Stephen Freeman Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Freeman Road, Didcot, South Oxfordshire, OX11 7BZ |
| Headteacher | Jessica Lewis |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.5% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2019. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
153
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Freeman Road, Didcot
South Oxfordshire, OX11 7BZ
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