Mill Lane Community Primary School, Chinnor
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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mill Lane is a happy, caring school where children thrive through a well-organised curriculum and excellent phonics teaching. The school supports all learners exceptionally well, including those with additional needs, and enriches their education through hands-on experiences like caring for school animals and taking part in community activities. Pupils develop strong values, excellent behaviour, and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics teaching and reading support that motivates pupils to become confident readers
- Well-structured curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge and expert subject teaching
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with quick identification of needs and purposeful strategies
- High attendance rates through positive work with families to address barriers
- Rich wider experiences including clubs, visits to local places of interest, and care for school animals
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment and checks on learning in some subjects
- Teachers not identifying pupils' misconceptions effectively enough in some areas
- Need for more consistent approaches to checking pupils' understanding across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils trusting adults to keep them safe and knowing who to speak to about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, clubs during and after school, visits to local places of interest, school council, library ambassadors, play leaders, care home visits
Mill Lane Community Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming primary school where pupils enjoy learning and are proud to be part of a caring community. The school has implemented a well-planned curriculum across all subjects and has high aspirations for all pupils to achieve well.
At a Glance
8.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
95 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 87%. Maths has improved from 70% to 93%. Writing has improved from 70% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
231 pupils
210 capacity
21 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Chinnor
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chinnor
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(7)
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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
4.27442%
Overall absence
7.30337%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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