Queen Emma's Primary School, Witney

In its own words: "This statement sets out the ethical principles and values that underpin the work of Queen Emma's Primary School as a member of The MILL Academy Trust. It applies to all Trustees, Local Committee Volunteers, Staff, Pupils, Volunteers and Visitors, and informs how decisions are made and relationships are conducted across the school and the Trust."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Queen Emma's Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of our community, where every child is celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive. We champion personal, social development and wellbeing alongside a rich, knowledge-led curriculum that captivates and inspires. Our ethos is simple: no child held back, no child left behind."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby and swimming.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 5:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at Queen Emma's Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 36% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 52% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Queen Emma's Primary School as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Queen Emma's Primary School are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); The Batt Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); St Mary's Church of England Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and West Witney Primary School & Nursery (0.6 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Queen Emma's Primary School.

Queen Emma's Primary School is one of 3 schools run by The Mill Academy, an academy trust.

25.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (62%), other ethnic groups (9%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (16.8%) received SEN support and 11 (6.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Queen Emma's Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Queen Emma's Primary School.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ducklington Lane (n-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 103 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Queen Emma's Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 11.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Queen Emma's Primary School are The Henry Box School (0.4 miles) and Wood Green School (1.4 miles).