Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School, Witney
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Witney, part of Epa Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 19 schools in Witney with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 59% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School are Standlake Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 57% maths); Eynsham Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) (3.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); and Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths).
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Standlake Church of England Primary SchoolEynsham Community Primary SchoolCumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
The trust
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Epa Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (91%).
Who goes there
1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (8%).
Staffing
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harcourt Arms (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
Stanton Harcourt CofE 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stanton Harcourt provides a warm, nurturing environment where children develop a real love of learning. Reading is a particular strength, with nearly all pupils becoming confident readers through expert phonics teaching. The school goes beyond academics to support pupils' emotional well-being, teaching them about healthy relationships, online safety and respect for diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff using phonics approach, resulting in nearly all pupils becoming fluent, confident readers
- Well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Positive behaviour and relationships built on mutual respect, with pupils feeling valued and heard
- Excellent provision for pupils' well-being, including healthy relationships, online safety and physical health education
- Successful efforts to improve pupil attendance through personalised support
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment of pupils' knowledge in wider curriculum subjects needs to be fully implemented so the school can systematically identify gaps and inform curriculum development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school regularly reviewing procedures through first-hand visits to ensure compliance.
Extracurricular Activities
Performances, trips, clubs, safeguarding squad, school council
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a vibrant, respectful environment where staff have high expectations and relationships are built on mutual respect.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 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 remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
13.5
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Stanton Harcourt CofE 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Stanton Harcourt CofE 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
82 pupils
140 places
58 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Witney
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Witney
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
48
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,498
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,893
Per pupil
£654k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence
80
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stanton Harcourt CofE 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Classes at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School has around 105 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 16.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Stanton Harcourt CofE 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE 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 Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School?
Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School is at Main Road, Stanton Harcourt, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 5RJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)