Wolvercote Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AQOpen in maps

Wolvercote Primary School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 7th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 December 2012, report published 14 January 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils love their joyful and vibrant school. They develop a thirst for knowledge and enjoy sharing what they know and have learned. The school is aspirational for all pupils. From the very beginning, in the early years, children achieve exceptionally well. Pupils who are disadvantaged, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive here because of the high-quality support that they receive. By the end of key stage 2, all pupils are extremely well prepared for their next stage of education. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils are impeccably polite, kind and respectful. They embody the school's value of 'active learning' as they celebrate effort, creativity and improvement. Pupils are, rightly, proud of the school's culture of inclusion. Break and lunchtimes are energetic and full of activity and play. As in lessons, social times are inclusive. Pupils look after each other. They also know that staff will help if they ever need it. This help is rarely required, as pupils cooperate with maturity as they share games and discuss ideas. This is a nurturing and safe environment, where pupils learn important life-long skills, such as how to be responsible and independent.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

338 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals10.1%

10.1%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.8%

14.8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21%

21%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.7%

4.7%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wolvercote Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cutteslowe Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Summer Fields School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford1 mileOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard79% met the expected standard
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Mandy Hayes
Phone
01865558301
Website
wolvercoteprimary.org
Address
First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AQ
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
142384

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.