Finstock Church of England Primary School
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
Schools near Finstock Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlbury Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Stonesfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Hailey Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| North Leigh Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Leafield Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% 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
- Phone
- 01993868314
- 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.