The Batt Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
317
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About The Batt Church of England Primary School
The Batt Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 317 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 330 places).
Ofsted has rated The Batt Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Murrey, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6106th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
The Batt Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 14 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
The Batt Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Batt Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, The Batt 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 | Marlborough Lane, Corn Street, Witney, West Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY |
| Headteacher | Lauren Murrey |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 317 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 317 / 330 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6106th of 13,686
Nationally
864th of 2,034
In South East
17th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
65%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed14
76
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Batt Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Marlborough Lane, Corn Street, Witney
West Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY
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