Lewknor Church of England Primary School
High Street, Lewknor, Watlington, OX49 5THOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lewknor Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Watlington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 165th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2025, report published 9 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Pupils thrive at this school due to its nurturing environment and strong community support. Pupils and their families appreciate the care given to each child. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils respond very positively to these expectations. They enjoy their lessons, work hard and achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is kind and respectful throughout all aspects of school life. The whole school community plays an important role in expanding the opportunities on offer. Pupils celebrate their achievements in the parish church, often with members of their family present to share their successes. The school works closely with stakeholders to enhance provision for pupils. For example, parents work with staff to carry out fund- raising activities that support a wide range of additional experiences that pupils cherish. Pupils love their school and have a strong sense of belonging. For example, they feel special when it is their turn for the whole school to sing happy birthday to them in the playground. It is often hard for pupils to think of what they would change about their school to make it even better. One pupil summed up the views of others by saying 'it's a lovely community to learn in and it's really calm'.
What the school should improve
- Some of the changes the school is making to the curriculum are in their infancy. This means that, in some subjects, especially in the wider curriculum, there is some variability in how well these subjects are taught. The school should continue to develop, embed and review the curriculum in line with its own ambitious aspirations. Furthermore, the school must also ensure that assessing the impact on disadvantaged pupils is prioritised.
- Recent developments to the provision for pupils with SEND are not fully embedded. As a result, adaptations of the curriculum for some pupils are not widely known, shared or evaluated by staff. The school should continue to refine and finesse the provision for pupils with SEND to ensure that these pupils achieve their best outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Lewknor Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Watlington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Mill Lane Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Tetsworth Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 70% met the expected standard |
| Stokenchurch Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Powell
- Phone
- 01844351542
- Address
- High Street, Lewknor, Watlington, OX49 5TH
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123128
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.