Windrush Church of England Primary School, Witney

In its own words: "Windrush Church of England Primary School values and supports all of its members as unique individuals. It is an aspirational, compassionate and caring school and a happy, welcoming and safe environment which promotes learning and self-confidence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Windrush Church of England Primary School is a new school which opened in September 2021. Our beautiful building and fantastic facilities make us a special place for children to learn and flourish."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026, an admissions event on Monday 16 November 2026 and an admissions event on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Windrush Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Windrush Church of England Primary School are West Witney Primary School & Nursery (0.7 miles); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney (0.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Queen Emma's Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 52% reading, 36% maths); and Tower Hill Community Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 43% maths).

Windrush Church of England Primary School is one of 31 schools run by River Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 14 (7.4%) 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.

Windrush Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Windrush Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mary Ellis Way (ne-bound), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Windrush Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Windrush Church of England Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 7.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.