Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
74
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 74 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Sunningwell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anita Leech, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4250th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 10 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sunningwell Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Sunningwell Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dark Lane, Sunningwell C of E Primary, Dark Lane, Oxon, Vale of White Horse, OX13 6RE |
| Headteacher | Anita Leech |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 105 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4250th of 13,686
Nationally
583rd of 2,034
In South East
12th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
91%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
34
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 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
Dark Lane, Sunningwell C of E Primary, Dark Lane, Oxon
Vale of White Horse, OX13 6RE
Dark Lane, Sunningwell C of E Primary, Dark Lane, Oxon
Vale of White Horse, OX13 6RE
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