Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

In its own words: "At St Peter’s, our children become the rocks upon which a better world can be built. We explore the values of perseverance, compassion and courage to open up horizons of hope and aspiration. One of the major strengths of the school is its caring ethos. We aim to provide a great community in which to learn, work and participate."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Wootton St Peter’s Church of England Primary School . H idden away in beautiful countryside between Abingdon and Oxford, our school is a small but vibrant community where every child is known, valued and inspired to thrive."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 87% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 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 Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School are Dry Sandford Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); Sunningwell Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); and Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School (2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths).

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

36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (68%) and Mixed (17%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (18.1%) received SEN support and 6 (7.2%) 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 autism.

Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.