Standlake Church of England Primary School, Standlake
Standlake Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Standlake, part of Epa Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 186th-highest of the 228 schools in Oxfordshire with published results, and 11,486th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Standlake Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Standlake Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Standlake Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Standlake Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Standlake Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Standlake Church of England Primary School are Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Longworth Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); and John Blandy Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Standlake Church of England Primary School.
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary SchoolLongworth Primary SchoolAppleton Church of England (A) Primary SchoolJohn Blandy Primary School
The trust
Standlake Church of England Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Epa Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 2 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Standlake Church of England Primary School had 7 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Standlake Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Giles Church (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Standlake Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 4.2 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.7%
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 remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 76% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Standlake Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Standlake Church of England Primary School is an academy, 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 Standlake Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Standlake 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 Standlake Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
104 pupils
168 places
64 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Standlake
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Standlake
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
20.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
58
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,908
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,210
Per pupil
£728k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
95
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Standlake Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Standlake Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Standlake Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Standlake Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Standlake Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for Standlake Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Standlake 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 Standlake Church of England Primary School?
Standlake Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 168 places.
How many pupils go to Standlake Church of England Primary School?
Standlake Church of England Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Standlake Church of England Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Standlake Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Standlake Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Standlake 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 Standlake 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 Standlake Church of England Primary School?
Standlake Church of England Primary School is at Church End, Standlake, Standlake, Oxfordshire, OX29 7SQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)