Chadlington Church of England Primary School, Chipping Norton
Chadlington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chipping Norton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Chipping Norton with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chadlington Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Chadlington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Chadlington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Chadlington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Chadlington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chadlington Church of England Primary School are Charlbury Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths); Enstone Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 78% maths); St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton (3.1 miles, Good, 50% reading, 40% maths); and Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton (3.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 82% maths).
Chadlington Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Charlbury Primary SchoolEnstone Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping NortonHoly Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton
Who goes there
3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 8 (8.8%) 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.
Staffing
Chadlington Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Charlbury Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Nicholas Church (outside), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chadlington Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.2
Avg class size
11.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Chadlington Church of England Primary School
Open Days
18 Sep 2026
Production, notices and more!
10 Jul 2026
Chadlington Beer and Music Festival 2026
1 Jul 2026
We are paleontologists!
13 May 2026
Welcome back!
17 Apr 2026
Chirpy chirpy cheep cheep!
19 Mar 2026
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Term dates
Chadlington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Chadlington Church of England Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
87 pupils
105 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chipping Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chipping Norton
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
49
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,224
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,400
Per pupil
£727k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
24.4%
Persistent absence
78
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Chadlington Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Chadlington Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Chadlington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chadlington Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Chadlington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Chadlington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Chadlington Church of England Primary School average 18.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Chadlington Church of England Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at Chadlington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 24.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Chadlington Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Chadlington Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Chadlington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chadlington Church of England Primary School?
Chadlington Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Chadlington, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3LY.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)