Beckley Church of England Primary School, Oxford

In its own words: "Beckley School's vision is to strive for excellence in all that we all do. We want to soar on wings like eagles - as pupils, colleagues and members of our local communities. We have high expectations for every learner, regardless of their circumstances, and we promote this in every area of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Beckley is a brilliant place to learn. We are nestled in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, with spectacular views across Otmoor. Our school is made up of learners who are enthusiastic, engaged and polite from Beckley itself, the villages of Forest Hill, Elsfield, Stanton St. John, Horton-cum-Studley, as well as surrounding areas and Oxford city."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

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

Results rose from 80% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Beckley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beckley Church of England Primary School are Barton Park Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 64% maths); Sandhills Community Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Bayards Hill School (2.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 83% maths); and New Marston Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths).

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

Beckley Church of England Primary School is one of 31 schools run by River Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1.5%) 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 autism.

Beckley Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Islip Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Abingdon Arms (outside), 320 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

Beckley Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.