Hailey Church of England Primary School, Witney

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Hailey CE Primary School. There is something very special about Hailey School and it is an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher here. I am incredibly proud of our engaged pupils, supportive parents, dedicated staff, forward thinking governors and proactive Friends of Hailey School."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis and Lego.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Hailey Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Hailey Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Hailey Church of England Primary School are Witney Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Tower Hill Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 43% maths); Madley Brook Community Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); and The Batt Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths).

Hailey Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hailey Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%), Mixed (7%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 3 (3.4%) 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.

Hailey 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.

The nearest railway station is Finstock Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (opposite), 70 metres away.

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

Hailey Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.