Windrush Valley School, Chipping Norton
Windrush Valley School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chipping Norton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Windrush Valley School in detail
Windrush Valley School in its own words
In its own words: "Multum in Parvo - much in a small place. For over 25 years, this Latin motto has guided everything we do at Windrush Valley Prep School & Nursery."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to welcome you to Windrush Valley Prep School and Nursery, a small and nurturing independent school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. From Nursery to Year 6, we provide a broad and ambitious education that combines strong academic foundations with creativity, sport, outdoor learning and enriching experiences."
The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Windrush Valley School are Kingham Hill School (5.1 miles) and The King's School (6 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 16 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Windrush Valley 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 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 July 2022
Short Visit
11 October 2018
Regulatory Compliance
7 March 2018
Integrated
10 February 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Windrush Valley School
Open Morning - Friday 9th October 2026: Book Your Visit
15 Sep 2026
Wondertots 2026-27: Free Stay-and-Play Session Dates Announced
15 Sep 2026
A Day in Our Nursery - Through a Child’s Eyes
3 May 2026
Windrush Valley School Nursery: Where Curious Minds Begin
15 Feb 2026
Windrush Valley Prep School Launches ‘Wondertots’ for 2 and 3 Year Olds
28 Sep 2025
Exceptional SATs Results at Windrush Valley Prep School
24 Jul 2025
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
83 pupils
101 places
18 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chipping Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chipping Norton
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
30
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Windrush Valley School
When was Windrush Valley School last inspected?
Windrush Valley School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to Windrush Valley School?
Windrush Valley School has around 83 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Windrush Valley School?
Windrush Valley School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Windrush Valley 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 Windrush Valley School?
Windrush Valley School is at The Green, 2 London Lane, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)