West Oxford Community Primary School
95%
Capacity
219
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About West Oxford Community Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 231 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Oxford Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tim Stead, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1435th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 31 in Oxford.
West Oxford Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Oxford Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, West Oxford Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 0BY |
| Headteacher | Tim Stead |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 231 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1435th of 13,686
Nationally
186th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 0BY
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