Woodstock Church of England Primary School
Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodstock Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Woodstock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 5th of 226 primary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 27 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 25 February 2025
The school's vision to 'let your light shine' is woven highly effectively into everyday life. The whole school community shares this extremely inclusive vision. Pupils showcase their talents and work in many ways and celebrate their 'light shining'. The school has created a highly ambitious curriculum that inspires pupils to become inquisitive and independent learners. Pupils are curious about the world around them and discuss maturely the global news events that they learn about. They are deeply engrossed in their education. Pupils achieve highly and above national averages, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils have an excellent understanding of the school rules and how they link closely to fundamental British values. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely warm and respectful. There is a highly amiable atmosphere in classrooms and around school. Pupils look after each other at social times. They say the school community is like a 'family'. Pupils benefit from a range of exciting trips and experiences that link carefully to the curriculum they study. They look forward to the many sporting opportunities, such as the cross-country run and the colour run.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
366 pupils on roll, with places for 380
Schools near Woodstock Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladon Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Combe CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Hanborough Manor CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| North Kidlington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Tackley Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne Hipwell
- Phone
- 01993812209
- Address
- Shipton Road, Woodstock, OX20 1LL
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123118
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.