Best 3 Primary schools in Oxfordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Finstock Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Chipping Norton; Wantage Primary Academy (Primary) in Wantage; Cherry Fields Primary School (Primary) in Banbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Finstock Church of England Primary School, Wantage Primary Academy and Cherry Fields Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Wantage, Oxfordshire and Banbury, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Finstock Church of England Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Finstock Church of England Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as The Mill Academy, OMNIA LEARNING TRUST and GLF Schools.

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Attribute	Finstock Church of England Primary School OX7 3BN	Wantage Primary Academy OX12 7GQ	Cherry Fields Primary School OX16 2DF
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Free schools
Location	Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3BN	Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7GQ	Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2DF
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Mar 2024	1 3 Jul 2023	1 1 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	105	420	236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Mill Academy	OMNIA LEARNING TRUST	GLF Schools
Website	—	www.wantageprimaryacademy.org.uk	—
Telephone	01993868314	01235634980	01295574004
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Finstock Church of England Primary School

OX7 3BN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 3BN
Ofsted: 1 6 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Mill Academy
Website: —
Telephone: 01993868314

Wantage Primary Academy

OX12 7GQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 7GQ
Ofsted: 1 3 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OMNIA LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.wantageprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01235634980

Cherry Fields Primary School

OX16 2DF

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 2DF
Ofsted: 1 1 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: —
Telephone: 01295574004

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.