Botley School, Oxford

In its own words: "Botley School's roots stretch back to the early 20th century. Opening its doors on Tuesday, 26th April 1938 as the Wytham & Botley Council School, a secondary school, it quickly became a haven for children. It served both as a neighbourhood school and, during the tumultuous years leading up to and during World War II, as a refuge for evacuees."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Botley School is just outside Oxford City and we welcome all children and their parents to our school. We take pride in its wonderful and diverse community. Joined together by our shared values, we celebrate what makes us unique and learn from one another."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Botley School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Botley School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Botley School are North Hinksey Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 90% maths); West Oxford Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 61% reading, 68% maths); St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 76% maths); and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford (1.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 92% maths).

Botley School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Botley School is one of 9 schools run by Acer Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (13%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 28 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 19 (10.1%) 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 autism.

Botley School provides for pupils with autism.

The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elms Parade Shops (opposite), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Botley School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Botley School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.