St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Oxford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 46 schools in Oxford with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 (79% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 90 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School are New Hinksey Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 48% maths); West Oxford Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 68% maths); St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 76% maths).
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
New Hinksey Church of England Primary SchoolWest Oxford Community Primary SchoolSt Mary and St John Church of England Primary SchoolSt Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Who goes there
14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 42.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Mixed (17%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 7 (2.8%) 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 autism.
Staffing
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehouse Road (adjacent), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 513 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a happy school where pupils are not afraid to share their views because they know they have a voice. Pupils from different cultures and faiths thrive here. They are treated as individuals, but know they are part of something bigger. Pupils are openly welcoming to visitors and proud to celebrate and share their passions and interests when given the chance (which is quite often if you are a pupil here).
The school sits as one special community at the heart of many. Aspirations for what pupils can achieve in and out of classrooms are high. Pupils from all backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do well both academically and socially. Parents agree. They also agree that their children feel safe here because of the care of hard-working staff.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Though the school remains good overall, significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. Leaders at all levels know the school well. They are reflective and refreshingly honest about what is great about the school and what still needs to be better. Because of this, staff feel well led, supported and valued, which is reflected in their classroom practice.
The curriculum is largely unique in its design and is tailored to meet the needs of pupils well. As a result, pupils enjoy their work as geographers, artists, or musicians, no matter what their barriers to learning are. Pupils with SEND are supported sensitively because their needs are understood and staff are skilled at adapting their teaching, though not lowering their expectations for pupils with additional needs.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Term dates
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided 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
Check free transport to St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Ebbe's Church of England Aided 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)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
259 pupils
419 places
160 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
252
Total Pupils
130
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,317
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,255
Per pupil
£1473k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
238
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Ebbe's Church of England Aided 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 St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 419 places.
How big are the classes at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Classes at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School has around 252 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Ebbe's Church of England Aided 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 St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School is at Whitehouse Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)