William Fletcher Primary School
Rutten Lane, Yarnton, Oxford, OX5 1LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Fletcher Primary School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 26th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2013, report published 23 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
As staff and pupils say, 'everybody matters' at this nurturing village school. Pupils are confident and thoughtful. They model the values of the school's 'Rights Respecting' approach and talk about the importance of respecting everyone and treating each other equally. Pupils help each other in lessons and on the playground. Staff make sure that pupils have opportunities to have roles that develop their understanding of responsibilities and help to prepare them for their next stage of education. Pupils enjoy the many sporting and arts activities at the school, including playing musical instruments. They thrive in a supportive environment where staff take time to seek pupils' views and create visible changes to the school in response. For example, pupils from the Eco Council led a drive to dispose of food waste in environmentally friendly ways. Pupils feel safe. Bullying incidents, although uncommon, are dealt with quickly by school staff. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Disruption is rare. If pupils need additional support with their behaviour, staff deal with incidents fairly and consistently and make sure that extra help is in place.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders are still developing the curriculum to identify the precise knowledge and vocabulary that they want pupils to learn. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in some subjects. Leaders should ensure that clear cumulative knowledge is in place for all curriculum subjects to help all pupils learn well.
- Some areas of curriculum development have not yet been implemented consistently across all classes. As a result, some pupils' work does not reflect leaders' ambitions. Leaders should ensure that staff monitor their curriculum areas effectively, refine pedagogical approaches where needed and develop greater consistency in pupils' outcomes across all classes.
- A small number of pupils with SEND do not attend school as regularly as they should. This means that they miss out on some aspects of school life that would further benefit and support them. Leaders must continue to work closely with parents and external support to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near William Fletcher Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| North Kidlington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Cassington | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 92% met the expected standard |
| Edward Feild Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Martin
- Phone
- 01865372301
- Address
- Rutten Lane, Yarnton, Oxford, OX5 1LW
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123023
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.