Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, Bampton

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School! We're so proud of our rich heritage, which dates back to 1856, and of the vibrant, nurturing environment that makes our school such a special place for children to grow, learn, and flourish. At Aston and Cote, we believe childhood should be full of joy, discovery, and wonder."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, gardening and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:40am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School are Bampton CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 68% maths); Ducklington Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 78% maths); Buckland Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 100% maths); and Standlake Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 57% maths).

Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 33 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cote Road (sw-bound), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.