Uffington Church of England Primary School, Faringdon
Uffington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Faringdon. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 6 schools in Faringdon with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Uffington Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Uffington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 64% 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Uffington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 29 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Uffington Church of England Primary School are Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 72% maths); Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School (2.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 67% maths); Folly View Primary (3.3 miles, Good); and Watchfield Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 70% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Uffington Church of England Primary School.
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary SchoolShellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) SchoolFolly View PrimaryWatchfield Primary School
Who goes there
4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (30.9%) received SEN support and 5 (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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Uffington Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lady Walk (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
Uffington Church of England 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
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 July 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.6%
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 improved from 64% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.7
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Uffington Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Uffington Church of England Primary School.
- Elite Childcare UffingtonAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Uffington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Uffington 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
87 pupils
105 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Faringdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Faringdon
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
36.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
38
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,127
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,140
Per pupil
£707k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Uffington Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Uffington Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Uffington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Uffington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2022.
What is the catchment area for Uffington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Uffington 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Uffington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Uffington Church of England Primary School average 19.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Uffington Church of England Primary School has around 94 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Uffington Church of England Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Uffington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Uffington 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.
Does Uffington Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Elite Childcare Uffington (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Uffington Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Uffington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Uffington 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 Uffington Church of England Primary School?
Uffington Church of England Primary School is at Broad Street, Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7RA.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)