The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Lorna Buchanan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
24 London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton?
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton take?
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton?
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton is in Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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