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Wheatley Church of England Primary School

South Oxfordshire, OX33 1NNPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#12,488
of 13,686 nationally

About Wheatley Church of England Primary School

Parent opinion at Wheatley Church of England Primary School is notably divided. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 77% of the 74 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That leaves a significant 23% who would not. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 62 applications for just 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is oversubscribed but still accessible to those who put it first. However, the parent feedback reveals some sharp contrasts. While 80% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 81% felt their child is safe, only 52% felt concerns are dealt with properly. The most striking split concerns SEND support: just 39% of parents agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 61% disagreed or strongly disagreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLittleworth Road, Oxford, South Oxfordshire, OX33 1NN
HeadteacherGillian Standing
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils282
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity282 / 420 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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What 74 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubDramaEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: wheatley.oxon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheatley Church of England Primary School

Wheatley Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.