Leafield Church of England Primary School
The Green, Leafield, Witney, OX29 9NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leafield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Witney for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 5th of 19 primary schools in Witney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2014, report published 11 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to this school. Relationships are caring and respectful. Pupils treat each other with kindness. They say that everyone gets on well together and behaviour is good. This reflects the positive culture of the school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning. Children in the Reception class settle in quickly. They develop strong communication, reading and mathematical skills. Many, for example, enjoy counting numbers up to 100. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well supported to achieve their best. Throughout the school, visits and visitors enliven the subjects that pupils learn. The school helps pupils to develop their physical skills well. Pupils take part in a range of sports and other activities, such as forest school. Pupils learn how to stay safe when out and about. They learn, for example, how to cross the road safely. Many pupils have a deep interest in the natural world. Members of the eco-committee are proud of the way that they are encouraging sustainable travel to school. The school succeeds in its vision to 'develop young people with healthy enquiring minds, compassion for others and the courage to act'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not have the subject knowledge they need to identify what pupils already know and can do. This means that new learning does not always build on pupils' existing knowledge. The school should ensure that staff have the expert subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Leafield Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windrush Valley School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hailey Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Finstock Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Wychwood Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Diane Axford
- Phone
- 01993878273
- Address
- The Green, Leafield, Witney, OX29 9NP
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 143986
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.