Tackley Church of England Primary School
116%
Capacity
122
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Tackley Church of England Primary School
Tackley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 122 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tackley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Ward, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7564th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Tackley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 13 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
Tackley Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tackley Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Tackley 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Road, Kidlington, West Oxfordshire, OX5 3AP |
| Headteacher | Karen Ward |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 122 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 122 / 105 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7564th of 13,686
Nationally
1078th of 2,034
In South East
23rd of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tackley Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
St John's Road, Kidlington
West Oxfordshire, OX5 3AP
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