Woodstock Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
355
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Woodstock Church of England Primary School
Woodstock Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 355 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 356 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Anne Hipwell, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 753rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
Woodstock Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 46 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
Woodstock Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (118 responses).
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 Woodstock Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, Woodstock Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Shipton Road, Woodstock, West Oxfordshire, OX20 1LL |
| Headteacher | Anne Hipwell |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 355 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 355 / 356 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
753rd of 13,686
Nationally
104th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
118 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodstock Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Shipton Road, Woodstock
West Oxfordshire, OX20 1LL
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