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Whitchurch Primary School

South Oxfordshire, RG8 7EJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#725 of 13,686 nationally

About Whitchurch Primary School

Whitchurch Primary School is a small state primary in South Oxfordshire that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 42 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 1. Of those, 22 families put it as their first preference, and 19 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents who get to know the school tend to want a place. The school itself is modest in size, with 136 pupils against a capacity of 140, and just 5. 9 per cent of children eligible for free school meals. Dawn Chesters is the headteacher. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, the quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastfield Lane, Reading, South Oxfordshire, RG8 7EJ
HeadteacherDawn Chesters
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)5.9%
School Capacity136 / 140 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: whitchurchprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Whitchurch Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.