St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chipping Norton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 9 schools in Chipping Norton with published results, and 14,181st of 14,452 across England. It was 59% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- 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
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton in detail
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton in its own words
In its own words: "For your child to be in a good place to learn, they first need to believe in themselves and have trust in the community that teaches them."
The school runs after-school care until 4:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton reached the expected standard in reading and 40% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 68% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton are Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 82% maths); Chadlington Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 92% maths); Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 58% maths); and Kingham Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 100% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton.
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping NortonChadlington Church of England Primary SchoolGreat Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolKingham Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 56 pupils (29.5%) received SEN support and 10 (5.3%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chipping Norton School (inside), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 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; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly and welcoming school. There is a strong ethos of mutual respect and support in all areas. Pupils know that adults will deal with any worries or concerns they have. They are happy and, they feel safe and well cared for. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that staff have for behaviour and achievement. They show positive attitudes to their work. Pupils behave kindly towards others and are thoughtful learners. In early years, children look forward to the interesting range of activities that help them develop their independence and self-confidence. Overall, most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education.
Pupils appreciate the wide range of opportunities available. They relish visiting the local secondary school to make a trebuchet, taking part in theatre performances and meeting international authors. Pupils are proud of their leadership responsibilities such as being foundation buddies, play pals, librarians and school counsellors. They enjoy learning new skills and enthusiastically attend the sewing, gardening, art and sports clubs. Pupils are especially delighted about the talent show they hosted for their families and the community.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a strong and compelling vision for pupils' success and achievements. However, historically some pupils, including those with SEND, have not achieved well in published outcomes. Previous weaker achievement was linked to poor attendance for a high proportion of pupils and some key inconsistencies in curriculum thinking. The school has worked tirelessly to ensure that all pupils benefit from a good-quality education. The impact of this work is clearly evident. The number of pupils who do not attend school regularly has reduced significantly and all pupils, including those with SEND, are moving through the curriculum more successfully than before.
The curriculum in all subjects is well constructed and ambitious. The school has set out precisely the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn and the order in which it should be taught. Pupils build a broader appreciation of different subjects through a range of experiences such as visiting art galleries and the theatre. They learn about their local history through trips to Chipping Norton museum, the church and the railway station nearby.
From Ofsted's June 2024 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 June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 64% to 40% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 64% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 8th May 2026
8 May 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 1st May 2026
1 May 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 27th March 2026
27 Mar 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 20th March 2026
20 Mar 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 13th March 2026
13 Mar 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 27th February 2026
27 Feb 2026
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Term dates
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton 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
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton 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
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
185 pupils
315 places
130 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chipping Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chipping Norton
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
34.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
190
Total Pupils
95
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,354
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,943
Per pupil
£1231k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
170
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 Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 40% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton 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 Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
Classes at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton average 24 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton has around 190 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton 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 Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 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 Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is at The Green, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)