The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England 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
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Anita Leech (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dark Lane, Sunningwell C of E Primary, Dark Lane, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6RE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Furlong Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Chandlings Prep
Independent · 1.7km away
Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Fitzharrys School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Dry Sandford Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dunmore Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Manor Preparatory School
Independent · 2.6km away
Rush Common School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sunningwell Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sunningwell Church of England Primary School?
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sunningwell Church of England Primary School take?
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sunningwell Church of England Primary School?
Sunningwell Church of England Primary School is in Oxon, OX13 6RE, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sunningwell Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sunningwell Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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