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Stoke Row CofE Primary School, Nr. Henley-on-Thames

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–11

Stoke Row CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nr. Henley-on-Thames. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 111th-highest of the 228 schools in Oxfordshire with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 52% full in 2025.

SATs results
In line with England
Ofsted
Good (2024)
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Below England average
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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

Stoke Row CofE Primary School in detail

Stoke Row CofE Primary School in its own words

In its own words: "Our vision draws inspiration from Philippians 2:15-16 (NIV) "You will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life" and Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As a headteacher with several years' experience, I've always believed that happy children learn best. That's why we work hard to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued. From this foundation, our experienced and enthusiastic staff help children to aim high and achieve their potential."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Stoke Row CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at Stoke Row CofE Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Stoke Row CofE Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Stoke Row CofE Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Stoke Row CofE Primary School are Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 88% maths); Nettlebed Community School (2.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Woodcote Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 61% maths); and Peppard Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).

Stoke Row CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary SchoolNettlebed Community SchoolWoodcote Primary SchoolPeppard Church of England Primary School

Who goes there

12% 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.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (32%) received SEN support and 6 (12%) 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

Stoke Row CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 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 Stoke Row CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church View (opposite), 120 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stoke Row CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

Suspensions and exclusions

Stoke Row 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; 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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs ANGELA WHEATCROFT
Pupils:50
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01491680720
Address:School Lane, Stoke Row, Nr. Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5QS
Federation:Federation of Goring and Stoke Row Church of England Primary Schools
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 14 May 2024View full report
URN:123136
UKPRN:10080576
Diocese:Diocese of Oxford
Constituency:Henley and Thame
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.

Rated Good for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.

At a Glance

12.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+11ppMathsWriting-34pp

Reading has improved from 67% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 33% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

16.7

Avg class size

13.5

KS2

3

Total classes

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Term dates

Stoke Row CofE 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

Church View (opp)
118m · 2 min walk
Church View Bus Shelter (o/s)
160m · 3 min walk
Cherry Tree (opp)
504m · 8 min walk
Stag Hall (opp)
882m · 14 min walk

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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.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

52%

Available places

55 pupils

105 places

50 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Nr. Henley-on-Thames

Low pressure
New homes approved:58
Projected new pupils:15

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nr. Henley-on-Thames

Across Oxfordshire council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

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)

14 May 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
28 November 2018
26 November 2014
Leadership & ManagementGood

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

16

SEN Support

6

EHC Plans

44.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11
Social, Emotional & Mental Health4
Speech, Language & Communication3
Specific Learning Difficulty1
Visual Impairment1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
86.0%
Mixed
6.0%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals12.0%
English as Additional Language2.0%

50

Total Pupils

23

Boys

27

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

6

Teachers

8.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£51,344

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£7,554

Per pupil

£439k

Total funding

£6k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£6,357
Lump sum£148,458

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.6%

Overall absence

14.0%

Persistent absence

50

Enrolments

Authorised7.6%
Unauthorised1.0%
Persistent (10%+)14.0%
Severe (50%+)6.0%

Absence trend

5.5%
18/19
3.4%
20/21
7.3%
21/22
5.3%
22/23
9.1%
23/24
8.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about Stoke Row CofE Primary School

What are SATs results like at Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Of the pupils at Stoke Row CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.

What is Stoke Row CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Stoke Row CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.

What is the catchment area for Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Stoke Row 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 Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Stoke Row CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 52% of its 105 places.

How big are the classes at Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Classes at Stoke Row CofE Primary School average 16.7 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Stoke Row CofE Primary School has around 50 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

8.6% of sessions were missed at Stoke Row CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 14% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Stoke Row 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 Stoke Row 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 Stoke Row CofE Primary School?

Stoke Row CofE Primary School is at School Lane, Stoke Row, Nr. Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5QS.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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