West Oxford Community Primary School

About West Oxford Community Primary School

West Oxford Community Primary School sits within the Oxfordshire local authority and, according to the most recent data, ranks 2nd out of 31 primary schools in the city of Oxford itself. That puts it in the top 25% nationally for its key stage 2 expected standard measure. Among its closest peers in the local authority are Longworth Primary School and Hornton Primary School, both of which share the top ranking score, and Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, which follows closely behind. Headteacher Tim Stead leads a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 219 pupils against a capacity of 231. The school has a nursery provision and is non-religious, with no formal religious character. It is a popular choice locally: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 83 applications for 30 places, with 32 of those coming as first preferences, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.77 to one.

Academically, West Oxford Community Primary School performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an Oxfordshire average of 61%. The school’s reading results were particularly strong: 93% of pupils met the expected standard and 50% achieved a higher standard. In maths, 87% reached the expected level and 30% reached the higher standard. Average scaled scores were 110 in reading and 108 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in September 2023, confirmed that it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since its last graded inspection in November 2013. Leadership and management were also judged Good. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, and no progress scores are available for the current data.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a gymnasium, sports hall, library, sensory room, ICT suite, forest school, art studios, music rooms and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, rounders, athletics and dance, while extracurricular clubs cover coding, art, chess, choir, eco club and gardening. The school has identified specific SEND provisions for pupils with dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. With its strong academic results, nursery provision and oversubscribed places, this school is likely to suit families who value a well-resourced primary with a clear focus on reading and maths, and who are prepared to apply early to secure a place. Its location in Oxford city centre also makes it a practical choice for local families.

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