Trinity Church of England Primary School

About Trinity Church of England Primary School

Trinity Church of England Primary School in South Oxfordshire is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 299 children against a capacity of 315. That leaves a small buffer of 16 places, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 81 applications for 45 places, with exactly 45 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 1.8 means nearly two families applied for every spot, a strong signal of local popularity. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national picture — just 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This demographic profile, combined with its Church of England character and headteacher Charlotte Whittle, suggests a school serving a relatively affluent, engaged community where places are competitive and families often prioritise the school from the outset.

Academically, Trinity’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 44%, which is well below the Oxfordshire local authority average of 61%. This places the school 184th out of 242 primaries in the county, and in the bottom 50% nationally. Breaking it down, reading was the strongest area: 67% met the expected standard and 16% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 104. Maths was weaker: 51% met the expected standard and 13% hit the higher standard, with an average score of 100. Writing saw 62% at expected and just 4% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated it Good overall, with all key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all graded Good. This is a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2016, but the school remains a solid, well-run option.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school, art studios, a library, ICT suite, sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, athletics and dance, while clubs range from book club and chess to art and science club. For children with additional needs, the school has specific provisions for dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 45 places available and 81 applicants, oversubscription is a reality — families living closest to the school or with a church connection are likely to have an edge. This is a school that will suit families who value a Church of England ethos, a strong sense of community, and a setting where the intake is largely from less disadvantaged backgrounds, but who are comfortable with academic results that sit below the local average.

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