St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
The Green, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is a primary school in Chipping Norton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 206th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 10 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 25 June 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly and welcoming school. There is a strong ethos of mutual respect and support in all areas. Pupils know that adults will deal with any worries or concerns they have. They are happy and, they feel safe and well cared for. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that staff have for behaviour and achievement. They show positive attitudes to their work. Pupils behave kindly towards others and are thoughtful learners. In early years, children look forward to the interesting range of activities that help them develop their independence and self-confidence. Overall, most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils appreciate the wide range of opportunities available. They relish visiting the local secondary school to make a trebuchet, taking part in theatre performances and meeting international authors. Pupils are proud of their leadership responsibilities such as being foundation buddies, play pals, librarians and school counsellors. They enjoy learning new skills and enthusiastically attend the sewing, gardening, art and sports clubs. Pupils are especially delighted about the talent show they hosted for their families and the community.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, staff do not check what pupils know and understand carefully enough before moving them on to new learning. When this is the case, gaps and misconceptions, including in phonics, are not addressed effectively. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers assess pupils' knowledge consistently and accurately to enable them to make informed decisions about what to teach next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Chadlington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Kingham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Acorns Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christine McQueen
- Phone
- 01608642673
- Address
- The Green, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DH
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123227
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.