Launton Church of England Primary School, Bicester

In its own words: "I came that they may have life and live it abundantly . John 10:10 "Our school is a place where we have the courage to make a difference: where we learn to look after each other and our environment. Our school is a place where we are honest and truthful and where we do good things even when nobody sees."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, friendly and growing school (with a capacity of 164 pupils) which values and promotes the partnership with parents and the wider community for the benefit of the children. The school first opened in 1839. Three of our classrooms are in the original stone Victorian building."

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

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Launton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Launton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Launton Church of England Primary School are Langford Village Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 63% reading, 52% maths); Glory Farm Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); Longfields Primary and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 60% maths); and Southwold Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths).

Launton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 8 (5.9%) 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.

Launton Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bicester North Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Launton Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Launton Church of England Primary School are The Cooper School (1.2 miles) and The Bicester School (1.7 miles).