Shenington Church of England Primary School, Shenington
Shenington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Shenington. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 128th-highest of the 228 schools in Oxfordshire with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Shenington Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Shenington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 85% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Shenington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Shenington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Shenington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shenington Church of England Primary School are Tysoe CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Hornton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Wroxton Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 69% maths); and Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Shenington Church of England Primary School.
Tysoe CofE Primary SchoolHornton Primary SchoolWroxton Church of England Primary SchoolSibford Gower Endowed Primary School
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shenington Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 67% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (92%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (66%).
Who goes there
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 7 (8.3%) 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.
Shenington Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Shenington Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Shenington Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shenington Green (sw-bound), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
Shenington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing, happy environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Reading is a priority with strong phonics teaching and excellent support for struggling readers. The school expertly supports all pupils, including those with additional needs, and maintains high expectations so that every child achieves well.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with systematic phonics teaching from Reception and excellent support for struggling readers
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge and skills carefully over time, with good support for pupils with SEND
- Excellent behaviour and peaceful atmosphere with warm, respectful relationships throughout the school
- Strong focus on personal development, mental and physical health, and pupils' well-being
- High pupil attendance above national expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Early years outdoor provision does not consistently support children to extend their learning with confidence
- Some learning activities in certain subjects do not help pupils build and deepen their knowledge effectively over time
- Staff expertise in designing activities that fully match curriculum ambition needs further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Mindfulness club, karate, dance, art club, trips and visits, tennis, library activities, leadership roles
Shenington Church of England Primary School is a Good school where pupils are happy, proud ambassadors who enjoy learning in a warm and caring environment. The school has high expectations for all pupils and supports them well through an engaging and ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
6.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SpLD, Vision, Other +9
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
21.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Shenington Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 18th September 2026
22 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 2026
16 Sep 2026
Newsletter 4th September 2026
10 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3rd July 2026
13 Jul 2026
Newsletter 10th July 2026
13 Jul 2026
Newsletter 26th June 2026
2 Jul 2026
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Term dates
Shenington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Oxfordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Shenington Church of England Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Shenington Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
94 pupils
105 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Shenington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shenington
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
32.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Shenington Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
49
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,080
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,194
Per pupil
£684k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
12.9%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Shenington Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Shenington Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Shenington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shenington Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Shenington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Shenington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Shenington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Shenington Church of England Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Shenington Church of England Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Shenington Church of England Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Shenington Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Shenington Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Shenington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Shenington Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Shenington Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shenington Church of England Primary School?
Shenington Church of England Primary School is at Stocking Lane, Shenington, Shenington, Oxfordshire, OX15 6NF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)