Combe CofE Primary School, Witney
Combe CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Witney. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 19 schools in Witney with published results, and 582nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Combe CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Combe CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Combe CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Combe CofE Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Combe CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Combe CofE Primary School are Hanborough Manor CofE School (1.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths); Stonesfield Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); Freeland Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); and Bladon Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).
Combe CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Hanborough Manor CofE SchoolStonesfield Primary SchoolFreeland Church of England Primary SchoolBladon Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (16.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Combe CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Combe (Oxon) Rail Station, about 910 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cock Inn (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
Combe CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.2%
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 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 94% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
34.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Combe CofE Primary School
Term dates
Combe CofE 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Combe CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Combe CofE 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
Your chances of a place at Combe CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
107 pupils
105 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Witney
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Witney
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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
55
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
14.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,282
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,748
Per pupil
£675k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.4%
Overall absence
3.2%
Persistent absence
95
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Combe CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Combe CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Combe CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Combe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Combe CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Combe CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Combe CofE 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 Combe CofE Primary School?
Combe CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Combe CofE Primary School?
Classes at Combe CofE Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Combe CofE Primary School?
Combe CofE Primary School has around 115 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Combe CofE Primary School?
2.4% of sessions were missed at Combe CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Combe CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Combe CofE 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 Combe CofE Primary School's term dates?
Combe CofE 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 Combe CofE 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 Combe CofE Primary School?
Combe CofE Primary School is at Church Walk, Combe, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8NQ.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)