Freeland Church of England Primary School
Parklands, Freeland, Freeland Primary School, Witney, OX29 8HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Freeland Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Witney for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 6th of 19 primary schools in Witney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2011, report published 25 November 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2022
This is a friendly school. Relationships between pupils are warm. Pupils like coming to school. In class, pupils listen to each other and are confident to express their own views. Pupils feel safe in school because they know who they can talk to if they have any concerns. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve academically, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff ensure that all pupils learn a broad range of subjects. Pupils achieve well because the curriculum demands much of them. Behaviour is very good and pupils are courteous and respectful of one another and of staff. Pupils know the school rules and respond to the high expectations the staff have of them. Pupils understand what bullying is. They told inspectors that if bullying is reported it is dealt with well. Pupils' well-being is very important for senior leaders. Parents appreciate this and speak very highly of the school. They value the pastoral support available for their children as well as the care offered to the whole family. This has resulted in strong relationships between staff and families.
What the school should improve
- In a small minority of foundation subjects, the knowledge that leaders want pupils to learn is not outlined in enough depth and detail. As a result, pupils do not gain the knowledge that they should. Leaders should identify more precisely the knowledge that pupils will learn. This will enable teachers to plan learning that enables pupils to build their knowledge and skills more effectively over time.
- Some records related to safeguarding chronologies do not have as much detail as they could have about how safeguarding concerns are progressing. This means that the information is not always recorded in enough detail to provide complete and utter clarity. Leaders need to strengthen the consistency of all information held in relation to safeguarding concerns, so that all aspects are recorded meticulously.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
131 pupils on roll, with places for 157
Schools near Freeland Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanborough Manor CofE School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| North Leigh Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Combe CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Bladon Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Stonesfield Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EPA TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Nickelson
- Phone
- 01993881707
- Address
- Parklands, Freeland, Freeland Primary School, Witney, OX29 8HX
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 140916
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.