Wantage Primary Academy
Rutherford Road, Wantage Primary Academy, Wantage, OX12 7GQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wantage Primary Academy is a primary school in Wantage for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 1st of 11 primary schools in Wantage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 3 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils love their school and are incredibly proud to attend. The never-ending ambition for every single pupil is echoed in the school's motto 'Belong, Believe, Achieve'. These goals are recognised and understood by all. The school is an oasis of calmness, where everyone is respected and valued. Teachers give very well-planned support and advice that helps pupils become articulate and inspiring individuals. An extensive range of exciting visits help pupils to deepen their understanding of the curriculum. Pupils thrive academically, emotionally and socially, owing to the excellent quality of education and the help they receive. Leaders have remarkably high expectations for the pupils. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Pupils' conduct around the school and on the playground is exemplary. They feel safe and happy in school. Bullying is not tolerated and leaders act on any occurrences of unkindness, resolving matters swiftly. Pupils new to the school say that everyone is welcoming and friendly. They appreciate the support from their new school buddy and the friendship ambassadors. Leaders have established an excellent learning culture over a relatively short period of time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
322 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Wantage Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Grove Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Stockham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- OMNIA LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Robinson
- Phone
- 01235634980
- Address
- Rutherford Road, Wantage Primary Academy, Wantage, OX12 7GQ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 147839
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.