Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School, Checkendon

In its own words: "As Headteacher, I am delighted and honoured to welcome you to our wonderful school. Checkendon is a warm, inclusive, and family-oriented community where every child is valued, encouraged, and supported to flourish. Our vision - “unlocking the unique voice within each child” - is at the heart of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to be Headteacher at Checkendon Church of England Primary School and to welcome you to our school community. I am married with children and, when I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, baking and exploring new places."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include running, drama, choir and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2024, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 73% in Oxfordshire and 76% and 74% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School as their first choice and 35 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 Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School are Stoke Row CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Woodcote Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 61% maths); Peppard Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths).

40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (23.3%) received SEN support and 6 (7%) 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.

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School had 6 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 Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehall Lane (adjacent), 280 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.