St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 44th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils thrive in this happy place, where kindness is at the heart of the school community. Staff give genuine care and support to all pupils. Pupils are respected, valued and feel safe. They are confident to talk about any concerns that they may have and know that staff will do their best to help them. The school is highly ambitious that all pupils will learn a rich and interesting curriculum, going beyond academic subjects to ensure that pupils develop skills for life. Consequently, pupils are very engaged and keen to learn. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. In lessons, pupils listen carefully to adults' instructions and are keen to learn. Pupils set themselves, and achieve, high standards of behaviour. They respect each other, show good manners and are polite. Pupils exemplify the school's values of 'joy, courage and justice'. Parents and carers are highly positive about the school. One comment which typifies the school was: 'I cannot praise the staff at the school enough for their commitment, positivity and drive for ensuring that every child has the chance to succeed.'
What the school should improve
- Historical weaknesses in the curriculum mean that not all pupils have learned the full knowledge, skills and subject-specific vocabulary that leaders intend across the curriculum. This impedes the ability of some to access the current curriculum at the correct planned level. The trust should ensure that successful implementation of the new curriculum fills the remaining gaps in pupils' knowledge, so that pupils achieve the desired curriculum outcomes as planned.
- Too many pupils, including some of the most vulnerable and those with SEND, do not attend school often enough. This means they miss valuable learning, develop gaps in their understanding and find it hard to remember key knowledge and skills. The trust should ensure that its work with parents results in these pupils improving their attendance at school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
330 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkrise Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Tyndale Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Forder-Ball
- Phone
- 01865509444
- Address
- Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DJ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 148247
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.