St Mary's Church of England Infant School
19 Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Witney for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2015, report published 5 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
The school's motto, 'Together we love to learn and learn to love' permeates across all aspects of daily life. Pupils feel happy and cared for in this inclusive and nurturing place. As one pupil said, 'You will always find an encouraging friend in our school.' Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic progress. They forge supportive and caring relationships with pupils and their families. Unkindness is not tolerated here. Adults deal with pupils' worries straight away. Pupils strive to be the best they can be and achieve well. They relish receiving the 'Golden Certificate' in recognition of their thoughtful attitude and academic achievements. Pupils look forward to a wide range of trips, which enhance their learning, for example visits to Oxford, Warwick Castle, the farm and the wildlife park. Each pupil is valued as a unique individual and member of the school community. Pupils are proudly preparing their 'floral wheelbarrow' for the Witney in Bloom event. They are also excited to take part in the May Day dance and the Witney Feast Festival. Pupils are responsible citizens who organise litter picks and avidly look after their local area. They appreciate taking part in extra-curricular activities such as yoga, tennis and mud club.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, staff do not check and address gaps in some pupils' knowledge and understanding carefully enough. Where this happens, pupils do not embed the essential knowledge that they need to learn and remember well. As a result, they do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff are confident in the pedagogical practices to help pupils embed important knowledge in all areas of the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
56 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Batt Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Blake Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Queen Emma's Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lauren Murrey
- Phone
- 01993702387
- Address
- 19 Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AZ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 142508
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.