Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School, Kidlington

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to our school. We are a caring, friendly community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our Christian vision and values of courage, love and koinonia (community) are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we learn, work and care for one another every day."

The school runs after-school care, from £6.50 per session.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School are Kirtlington Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 50% maths); Tackley Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 89% reading, 61% maths); North Kidlington Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths); and Dr South's Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School.

31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 71% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (61%).

5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 7 (9.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Tackley Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sands Close (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 9.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.