Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School
High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Faringdon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 193rd of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 February 2013, report published 13 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils thrive in this inspiring and inclusive school. Leaders have created a culture that promotes ambition, kindness and respect. Pupils show a genuine care for one another and form strong friendships. Staff know pupils really well. Pupils love coming to this school, eager for the day ahead. They admire their teachers and feel well cared for. Pupils are proud of how welcoming their school is and the opportunities available to them. These include forest school and a rich range of clubs. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of their behaviour and what they can achieve. Pupils rise to these challenges, so they succeed in both their academic and personal development. Pupils feel happy and safe because a committed team support them. Mental health and the well-being of pupils are top priorities, especially for raising attendance and achievement. If bullying or unkindness happens, adults resolve issues quickly. Pupils have every confidence that staff will listen and help with any concerns they may have. Parents appreciate that the school is at the heart of the community and brings everyone together throughout the year. One parent said, 'We love how confident and well nurtured the children are, and how well the children are bonded as friends.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently incorporate effective assessment opportunities into their lesson designs. Nor do they always utilise opportunities within the lesson to check that all pupils are developing the intended understanding. This means that some pupils do not acquire the knowledge and skills that they need. Leaders need to develop assessments so that teachers are systematically checking pupils' understanding of the essential content and all pupils are supported to embed this knowledge and use it fluently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Buckland Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Folly View Primary | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Uffington Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Willis
- Phone
- 01367710474
- Address
- High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8LH
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123159
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.