Woodstock Church of England Primary School, Woodstock

In its own words: "Our vision for Woodstock CE Primary School reflects a passionate commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. Guided by our Christian values, it is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with parents, the Church and the local community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Woodstock CE Primary is a school where individuals are valued and helped to achieve their personal best. Children are supported in becoming confident and independent young people who thrive on challenge and are motivated to learn. We believe that the 'special feel' at Woodstock comes from our caring, supportive, and friendly environment-something that visitors often comment on."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, multi-sports, karate, drama, Lego, STEM, Spanish and forest school.

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

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Woodstock Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 98% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Woodstock Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodstock Church of England Primary School are Bladon Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Combe CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 89% maths); Hanborough Manor CofE School (2.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths); and North Kidlington Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths).

Woodstock Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

118 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Woodstock Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 93% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (88%).

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 48 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) 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.

Woodstock Church of England Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hanborough Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flemings Road HaR (n-bound), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Woodstock Church of England 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 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

Woodstock Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.