Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, OX18 2DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 22nd of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2014, report published 21 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils thrive at this school. They feel happy and safe. Leaders have high aspirations about pupils' learning. They want pupils to be 'ASTONishing learners' who are aspirational, tenacious, independent, curious and hardworking. Pupils are keen to live up to these high expectations and try their best in lessons. They behave well both in class and around the school. Pupils understand the school's rules and treat each other with respect. They understand what bullying is. Pupils say that it is rarely a problem but staff would deal with it quickly if it did occur. Parents are very complimentary about the school. One commented that, 'The school's extensive enrichment programme enables our children to shine and grow their talents, whether these are sporting, artistic or musical.' Pupils enjoy taking on increasing responsibility as they progress through the school. They value the opportunity to be house captains, playground pals, digital leaders, school councillors and STEM ambassadors. Pupils enjoy school trips. Those in Year 3 were very excited about their recent visit to the Ashmolean Museum, where they learned about Ancient Egypt. The school community is charmed by Lottie, the therapy dog, who provides cuddles and joy to any pupil who needs cheering up.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified how and when key knowledge needs to be delivered. This means that pupils do not always fully develop their understanding in these subjects securely. Leaders should ensure that they finalise their curriculum thinking so that teachers have all the information they need to deliver these subjects effectively.
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not check what pupils already know and remember. This means that staff do not always know how well pupils know important content. Leaders need to ensure that assessment is used effectively so staff know which knowledge is fully embedded and what needs further reinforcement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 189
Schools near Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ducklington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Buckland Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Standlake Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Clanfield CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melody Chadwick
- Phone
- 01993850435
- Address
- Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, OX18 2DU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123106
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.