Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Bicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 9th of 16 primary schools in Bicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2013, report published 14 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils are happy and confident at this small village school. They thrive on the many sports activities available such as badminton, athletics, hockey and multi-skills. From trips to football matches to a school equestrian team, experiences are thoughtful and aim at building pupils' self-belief. Leaders recognise all pupils' achievements inside and outside of school, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). One pupil said, 'You might not like sport before you join our school but by the time you leave you will love it!' Pupils' wider development expands beyond the school's commitment to sports. Pupils know and model the school's values. They celebrate 'hope, compassion, respect, humility, resilience and integrity' through assemblies and collective worship. Staff promote 'learning powers' to help foster independence by encouraging pupils to 'try your best', 'be curious' and 'persevere.' Pupils are polite, respectful and behave well. There is a calm, orderly environment where pupils have a clear understanding of what bullying is. Pupils rightly know that bullying almost never happens and staff would deal with any incidents quickly. The school's vision of 'create excellence, value every individual, and create opportunities for them to grow and contribute to the world around them' is a shared commitment for all.
What the school should improve
- Some of the books that the weakest readers take home to help them learn to read are not matched to the sounds that they have learned. This means that some pupils do not always make the progress that they could. Leaders should implement the new phonics scheme consistently, ensuring that reading books help pupils to develop fluency and accuracy.
- Not all pupils with SEND receive the support that they need consistently well. Therefore, they do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that provision for pupils with SEND is developed further so that it matches pupils' needs more precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| King's Meadow Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brookside Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Graven Hill Primary School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Rory Gratwohl
- Phone
- 01869252498
- Address
- Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UN
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123101
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.