Wroxton Church of England Primary School
65%
Capacity
68
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About Wroxton Church of England Primary School
Wroxton Church of England Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection, an ungraded visit in 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good. On the academic front, the school’s most telling metric is its Key Stage 2 reading results: every single pupil (100%) reached the expected standard, and half achieved a higher standard. This is a standout figure in a small school of just 68 pupils, where individual attention clearly pays off in literacy.
In the 2023/24 KS2 assessments, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is very close to the Oxfordshire local authority average of 61%. Maths performance was solid, with 80% reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 105. Reading was the real strength, with an average scaled score of 110, well above the national benchmark of 100. Writing and maths at the higher standard were less common, at 10% and 20% respectively. The school ranks 26th out of 45 primary schools in the Cherwell district, placing it in the bottom half locally, but its reading outcomes and the strong progress in behaviour and attitudes since the last inspection suggest a school on an upward trajectory.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 32 applications for just 6 places, with only 4 first-preference offers possible. This reflects strong local demand. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, sensory room, outdoor playground and a chapel, and the school offers clubs like chess, science, art and eco club. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, and physical disability. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive, with 88% of respondents recommending the school and strong majorities agreeing that children are happy, safe, and that the school communicates well. This is a small, church-linked village primary that suits families who prioritise a close-knit environment and strong reading outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lampitts Green, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 6QJ |
| Headteacher | Victoria Woods |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 105 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7981st of 13,686
Nationally
1166th of 2,034
In South East
26th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
16 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
32
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British80.9%
- Mixed8.8%
- White (other)4.4%
- Asian1.5%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wroxton Church of England Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Lampitts Green, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 6QJ
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