Graven Hill Primary School, Ambrosden

In its own words: "Situated in the heart of the Graven Hill community, our school offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover the world around them. At Graven Hill Primary and Preschool, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Graven Hill Primary and Preschool - a truly distinctive school at the heart of a unique and rapidly growing community. From the moment you step through our doors, you will notice that Graven Hill is a school with purpose, ambition and a clear sense of who we are and what we stand for."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, basketball, dance, drama, choir and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Graven Hill Primary School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Graven Hill Primary School are Langford Village Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 52% maths); St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School (1 mile, Good, 86% reading, 75% maths); Longfields Primary and Nursery School (1.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 60% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (1.2 miles).

Graven Hill Primary School is one of 10 schools run by The Warriner Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 6 (4.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Graven Hill Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bicester Village Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Anniversary Avenue (on), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 133 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

Graven Hill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Graven Hill Primary School are Whitelands Academy (0.9 miles), The Bicester School (1.3 miles) and The Cooper School (1.7 miles).