Windrush Church of England Primary School
Isabelle Spencer Way, Witney, OX29 7DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Windrush Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Witney for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 20 May 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 20 February 2024
The school's motto, 'learn, love and live life in all its fullness', lies at the heart of its work, providing a firm framework for everyone in the school. Pupils are happy, settled and achieving well in this friendly and welcoming school. They are enthusiastic learners and get on very well together. Classrooms are calm, and there is a purposeful buzz of learning. Pupils are proud of their school and care about the environment. The school's citizenship programme successfully encourages personal responsibility, such as a recent litter-picking event initiated by the children in Reception class. Staff expect all pupils to do their very best. They build warm and respectful relationships with pupils, who feel valued and secure as a result. Adults take good care of the children in the nursery, who have settled into school nicely. Windrush Church of England Primary School plays an increasingly active role in the local community. The school reaches out to local families and welcomes community involvement in initiatives such as the current project to develop a sensory garden. The headteacher and her staff team establish strong and trusting relationships with parents. Many parents commented on how approachable they find staff. One said: 'The school's values shine through in everything it does. It is at the heart of our community.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is at an earlier stage of development in a small number of subjects. Pupils do not always learn as consistently well as they could where this is the case. The school should continue with ongoing work to develop a well- designed and effective curriculum across all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 354
Schools near Windrush Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Witney Primary School & Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Queen Emma's Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Tower Hill Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Doland
- Phone
- 01993651391
- Address
- Isabelle Spencer Way, Witney, OX29 7DL
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 148570
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.