Queen Emma's Primary School
Burwell Drive, Witney, OX28 5JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queen Emma's Primary School is a primary school in Witney for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 17th of 19 primary schools in Witney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils are thriving at this kind, nurturing and caring school. One pupil represented the views of many when they stated, 'The school helps me to become the best I can be.' There is a strong sense of community, which results in pupils feeling happy, safe and well looked after. Pupils know there is always someone to talk to if they need help. The school has clear expectations for pupils' achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well and work hard. Teachers present learning in inspiring and engaging ways, which motivates pupils' curiosity and eagerness to learn. From early years onwards, pupils take pride in their work and achieve well. Pupils enjoy the range of important leadership opportunities available to them, such as being school councillors, classroom monitors and playground leaders. Breaktimes are filled with excitement, with pupils playing with the wide range of resources and activities, including large tyres and scooter boards. Pupils are polite and courteous to their peers and adults, showing respect and kindness. The extensive range of school trips and opportunities, including learning first aid and CPR, are notable experiences. These experiences help pupils to build confidence, increase their understanding of the world and prepare for life beyond school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils have not learned or retained essential knowledge in their long-term memory. This means that pupils' understanding and recall of some subject knowledge are not secure. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge in these subjects are identified swiftly and addressed effectively via future teaching, so that pupils learn consistently well.
- School attendance is low for some pupils, including those who are disadvantaged. Low attendance means these pupils are missing out on important learning for their future. The school should ensure that their ongoing work with families leads to improvements in attendance, so that all pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Queen Emma's Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| The Batt Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Witney Primary School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MILL ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Leanne Dixon
- Phone
- 01993704770
- Address
- Burwell Drive, Witney, OX28 5JW
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 142362
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.