The Batt Church of England Primary School
Marlborough Lane, Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Batt Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Witney for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 12th of 19 primary schools in Witney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 28 January 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 5 December 2023
Pupils feel nurtured and listened to by adults. The spirit of kindness is evident in how pupils and staff treat each other. The school uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach pupils how to behave towards others. This means that pupils are accepting of differences and motivated to be active and positive citizens in their local community. The school is determined for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to succeed. Pupils enjoy the school's ambitious curriculum and learn a wide range of knowledge and skills. They work hard and usually achieve well. Pupils are well behaved. The school expects good behaviour and for pupils to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. Pupils recognise these expectations and are eager to meet them. Playtimes are organised carefully, and pupil play leaders and adults are energetic in leading a wide range of games and activities for pupils. Games of cricket and basketball, and various music groups, are well supervised and enjoyed by all. Some pupils do feel that there have previously been some worries about bullying. They told inspectors that they know how to raise concerns and are confident that an adult is always available to listen.
What the school should improve
- From Reception onwards, the planning for a few subjects is underdeveloped. Consequently, pupils' learning is variable. The school should refine the curriculum thinking and support staff to emphasise the most important content to help pupils, including pupils with SEND, learn consistently well across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
289 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near The Batt Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Queen Emma's Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| The Blake Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lauren Murrey
- Phone
- 01993702392
- Address
- Marlborough Lane, Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6DY
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 142377
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.