North Leigh Church of England School, Witney

From the headteacher's welcome: "There is much to celebrate at North Leigh CE Primary School. Our school is a welcoming, happy school where people are helpful, considerate and respectful of each other. The children are very happy and enjoy learning."

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at North Leigh Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 97% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put North Leigh Church of England School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 North Leigh Church of England School are Freeland Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Madley Brook Community Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); Hanborough Manor CofE School (2.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths); and Hailey Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths).

North Leigh Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

North Leigh Church of England School is one of 46 schools run by Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 5 (3.2%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Combe (Oxon) Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Windmill Road (outside), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, North Leigh Church of England School issued 16 suspensions, 9.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.