Garsington Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a wonderfully welcoming school where every child feels they belong. Pupils work hard, achieve well in national assessments, and benefit from excellent teaching across reading, mathematics, and a broad curriculum. The school excels at supporting all children's personal development through enrichment activities, pastoral care, and a strong sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and support for struggling readers
- Confident teaching of mathematics with pupils developing excellent problem-solving skills
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils with excellent behaviour management
- High-quality personal development including wide range of clubs, sports, and performance events
- Inclusive curriculum that supports all pupils including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clear understanding in some foundation subjects about how well pupils are learning and retaining important knowledge
- Need to use this information more promptly to make improvements to foundation subject curriculum content and delivery
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports events, performance events, school trips, May Day celebrations, breakfast café, prefect roles, friendship champion roles
Garsington Church of England Primary School has maintained its strong standards since the previous inspection. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally welcoming and inclusive school where they are confident, enthusiastic, and achieve well.
At a Glance
12.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
88 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 84%. Maths has declined from 96% to 81%. Writing has declined from 93% to 77%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oxford
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.95561%
Overall absence
3.22581%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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