Woodcote Primary School

About Woodcote Primary School

Woodcote Primary School sits within the Oxfordshire local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11. In the most recent ranking of primary schools in the area, it placed 19th out of 48, placing it in the top 25% of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Longworth Primary School, Hornton Primary School, and Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. Woodcote’s ranking score of 73 reflects solid performance, though it sits below those three. The school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Hunt and serves 163 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is not yet full. It is a non-religious school with no official sixth form, but it does offer nursery provision for younger children.

Academically, Woodcote performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an Oxfordshire average of 61%. Reading was a particular strength, with 88% meeting the expected standard and 42% reaching the higher standard. Maths followed closely, with 77% at expected and 27% at higher. Writing saw 85% at expected and 27% at higher. Average scores were 108 in reading and 106 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2024, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, sensory room, playing fields, sports hall, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, swimming, tennis, rounders and athletics, while clubs cover science, eco and art. For families with children who have additional needs, Woodcote provides support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Admissions for 2025/26 show the school is oversubscribed: 45 applications were received for 18 places, with 17 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.5. This suggests strong local demand, so families considering Woodcote should apply early and list it as a first preference.

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