West Oxford Community Primary School
Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Oxford Community Primary School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 21st of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2013, report published 18 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this happy, inclusive school. They enjoy the warm and caring relationships which are evident throughout the school community. Pupils have confidence in the staff and know that if anything happens that worries them, staff will sort it out quickly. Pupils feel safe and listened to. Pupils feel that adults are fair, and they trust them. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff take advantage of the wealth of local resources to enrich pupils' learning, for example visiting the Ashmolean Museum as part of their history projects. Pupils behave well in and around the school. They respond quickly to adults' requests, and routines are well established. Low-level disruption during lessons is rare; if it does occur, staff address it quickly and sensitively. Playtimes offer a wide choice of engaging activities, including an indoor 'Quiet Club' for those who prefer to play chess with an adult or read with a friend. There are a range of opportunities for pupils to lead their school community, for example being digital leaders, anti-bullying ambassadors and school councillors. Pupils appreciate these roles and understand how they help everyone in their school.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school has not been precise enough about the knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that, in these subjects, teachers lack clarity on which knowledge should be prioritised. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, the curriculum is equally well thought out so that pupils learn the important knowledge that they need to know and remember.
- Governors do not have a secure enough understanding of their role in assuring themselves about the breadth and balance of the curriculum. This limits their understanding about the difference the school is making in developing pupils' knowledge across the curriculum areas. Governors should work to strengthen their understanding in this area, particularly the foundation subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
190 pupils on roll, with places for 231
Schools near West Oxford Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Cathedral School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Botley School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tim Stead
- Phone
- 01865248862
- Address
- Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0BY
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123050
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.