Ewelme CofE Primary School
Burrows Hill, Ewelme, Wallingford, OX10 6HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ewelme CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wallingford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 153rd of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 3 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2023
This is a welcoming school where pupils feel happy and safe. Many say that they 'love school, their teachers and friends'. One parent commented that this school is a 'nurturing and supportive environment where children feel respected'. The school is rooted in the heart of the community. The school buildings contain grade 1 listed buildings, some of which date back to 1437. This gives pupils a deep appreciation of history and the many changes that have taken place over nearly six hundred years. All pupils know the school's values of being ready, respectful, responsible, reflective and resilient. Leaders provide many opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding of these values. For example, pupils learned to be ready when leaders arranged for a helicopter to land near the school. Pupils participate in many trips, including residentials in Years 5 and 6. These experiences help to develop pupils' self-confidence and responsibility. Leaders have high aspirations for pupils' academic work and behaviour. Pupils are thoughtful learners and are motivated to succeed. Both in lessons and around the school, pupils are keen to show respect and behave well. Incidents of bullying are rare and leaders are swift to resolve any concerns.
What the school should improve
- A few subjects are underdeveloped. This means that staff do not emphasise and then check that pupils have learned the most important content. Leaders should make sure that subject leaders precisely identify the skills and knowledge they intend pupils to learn and that staff check pupils' understanding and recall of this knowledge.
- Curriculum leaders have not always had sufficient subject-specific training. This means that pupils' knowledge is not deepened as successfully as it could be because staff have not developed their subject expertise. Leaders should ensure that staff have had sufficient training so that the knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember is implemented effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
92 pupils on roll, with places for 91
Schools near Ewelme CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAF Benson Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Benson Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St John's Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Fir Tree Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
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 Joseph Ottaway
- Phone
- 01491839240
- Address
- Burrows Hill, Ewelme, Wallingford, OX10 6HU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123197
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.