Finstock Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

School Road, Finstock, Chipping Norton, OX7 3BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Finstock Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chipping Norton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 6 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Pupils receive an excellent start to their education. Every morning pupils arrive with a palpable sense of enthusiasm towards their learning. This is because the school has the highest ambition for every pupil to be the best they can be. The school vision of 'providing all children with the highest level of academic curriculum and pastoral care' is fully realised. Pupils are exceptionally well equipped for continued success. Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and at play times. They have a profound understanding of kindness and friendship. Younger children admire and seek guidance from their peers, who they view as caring and supportive role models. Older pupils see the school as 'one big family' and relish the opportunity to play and learn alongside each other. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, (SEND) thrive. They benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and also access a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Pupils participate keenly in competitions such as boccia and cross country. Moreover, they exhibit a strong ecological knowledge, caring deeply for the environment. Through forest school activities and creating a welcoming habitat for bats and birds within the school grounds, pupils showcase their detailed understanding of the natural world.

Pupil numbers and mix

30 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals0%

0%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.3%

23.3%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Finstock Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Charlbury Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Stonesfield Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good31% met the expected standard
Hailey Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding71% met the expected standard
North Leigh Church of England School3 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Leafield Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE MILL ACADEMY
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Leanne Dixon
Address
School Road, Finstock, Chipping Norton, OX7 3BN
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
142350

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.