Wolvercote Primary School

About Wolvercote Primary School

Wolvercote 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 331 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Wolvercote Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mandy Hayes, 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 1510th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 31 in Oxford.

Wolvercote Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 44 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wolvercote Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, Wolvercote 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.

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