Windrush Church of England Primary School

A good free schools school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Windrush Church of England Primary School.

Witney, OX297DL Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
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Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 February 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Isabelle Spencer Way
Witney, OX297DL

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148570
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Isabelle Spencer Way, Witney, OX29 7DL
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
354 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
121
Free School Meals
17.0% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
121 pupils
2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Love and Live - Life in All its Fullness - John 10:10"

High quality, aspirational teaching with a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum; a love of reading and maths with emphasis on phonics (Read Write Inc.) and Mastery Maths; progression and cross-curricular themes; strong values and moral character; equality and inclusivity; respect, kindness, courage and compassion; a sense of belonging to the local community.

Windrush Church of England Primary School is a Church of England (Anglican) school in character, supported by the Oxford Diocesan Board of Education. It is for children of all faiths and none, and admissions do not favour church attendance. The school has a Christian ethos and a relationship with St Mary’s The Virgin Church Witney and the Diocese of Oxford; the Vicar leads weekly worship and Messy Church at the school.

Head Teacher's Message

Windrush CofE Primary School opened in September 2021 as a new school in Witney, part of River Learning Trust and supported by the Oxford Diocesan Board of Education. The headteacher describes a broad, balanced and rich curriculum, a strong Christian ethos, a culture of aspiration for all, opportunities beyond the classroom, and active extracurriculars and wraparound care. The school invites visits and emphasizes its welcoming, inclusive approach and commitment to developing students’ potential and moral character.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

sports clubs music clubs dance clubs martial arts clubs

Sports

team sports

Facilities

extensive grounds food technology room drama studio library (in central school atrium) community room (for hire)

Curriculum Highlights

Rich, content-led curriculum with explicit knowledge and cross-curricular themes; strong emphasis on Reading, Writing and Maths (phonics via Read Write Inc.; Mastery Maths); coherent progression with known vocabulary; varied assessment approaches including ongoing feedback, low-stakes quizzes and formal assessments; focus on values and character education; enrichment through trips, visitors and performing arts; Health and Wellbeing focus using Family Links resources; SEND-focused inclusion and parental engagement. head_teacher_message_summary(

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Vicky's After School Clubs provides wraparound care for Windrush children in Reception and upwards. Breakfast club is available from 7.45am. After School Club is available until 5.15pm. For more information, see www.vickysafterschoolclub.co.uk.

SEND Provision

The school describes its SEND policy and practice: identification of SEND, early identification and inclusive curriculum; SENCo and class teacher work with pupil and parents to choose teaching approaches and interventions; some pupils may require outside agency involvement; progress reviewed three times a year; consideration of Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment if progress is not satisfactory.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery oversubscription criteria include: Looked After Children (LAC); Previously Looked After (PLAC); Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC); siblings in catchment; proximity to school; and priority for siblings outside catchment or living outside the catchment area. Admissions to Reception follow Oxfordshire County Council processes; nursery places have separate oversubscription criteria as listed on the nursery page. Guidance on transfers and admissions is available via the council websites.

Financial Information

Nursery offers 15 hours free (universal) with 15 or 30 hours depending on eligibility; there is the possibility of additional paid hours and a lunch option for nursery at £3.50 per day; meals can be brought from home or provided by the school’s catering company, Dolce; there may be nominal charges for some activities; children in receipt of PPG may receive some services for free.

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