Wantage Church of England Primary School
Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wantage Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wantage for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 11 primary schools in Wantage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2015, report published 20 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils enjoy learning at Wantage Church of England Primary School. They say teachers make lessons fun and bring learning to life. The school ensures that pupils feel happy and safe. It provides a nurturing and caring environment for all. Staff and pupils say the school is like a big family. Pupils understand the school values, including respect. They live these daily through their interactions with others. As a result, pupils say it is a kind school, where you can be yourself. Pupils behave consistently well in lessons and around the school. They are polite and respectful. The school has high expectations for all. Pupils are supported by staff effectively to achieve well. Pupils rise to the challenge and thrive on new and interesting learning. Pupils are keen to demonstrate the learning behaviours of resilience, reciprocity, reflectiveness and resourcefulness. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to make a strong contribution to school life and to the community it serves. Pupils love singing and performing plays in the church and raising money for local charities. They enjoy taking on one of many ambassador or prefect roles, especially when they can work and support younger children.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, assessment is at an early stage of development. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to develop its approach to check pupils' understanding and address gaps swiftly so that pupils build learning securely across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
435 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Wantage Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Wantage Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Browne
- Phone
- 01235762396
- Address
- Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DJ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 140255
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.