Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
Fencott Road, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Kidlington, OX5 2UTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Kidlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 7th of 7 primary schools in Kidlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2013, report published 5 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Pupils love attending Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School. Leaders and staff share high expectations for their pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations and are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils and staff are proud to be part of this small village school. One parent commented, 'The school has a very strong culture of togetherness and community.' From the minute they join the school, children learn to behave according to the school values. They are polite and considerate to each other. The learning environment is vibrant and stimulating. It provides numerous opportunities to learn vital language skills. Pupils relish the chance to explore the trim trail and sports equipment at playtime. They learn to share and take turns. Pupils told inspectors that bullying does not happen in their school. They feel safe and have many trusted adults to talk to if they are worried. Bullying is dealt with swiftly by leaders on the rare occasions it does happen. The eco-council is an important part of the school. All pupils have the chance to join. Prospective councillors write their own manifesto and classes vote to choose their own representatives. The eco-council helps all pupils learn about democracy, citizenship and caring for the world.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not yet ensured that the curriculum is well planned and sequenced. This means that the order in which pupils should learn key knowledge and skills is not yet mapped precisely enough. Leaders and governors must ensure that the curriculum developments, already underway, are completed so that key knowledge and skills are identified and mapped in a coherent structure across all subjects.
- Teachers in some subjects do not always check pupils' understanding of key concepts and skills before moving on to new content or skills. This means that, sometimes, pupils' knowledge is not secure. Leaders must ensure that teachers adopt a consistent approach to checking for understanding before teachers move on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
72 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr South's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Beckley Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Graven Hill Primary School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Five Acres Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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 Nadia Gosling
- Phone
- 01865331239
- Address
- Fencott Road, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Kidlington, OX5 2UT
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123100
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.