The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Browne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Alfred's
Secondary · 379m away
Huckleberry Therapeutic School
Independent · 1.0km away
Stockham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Charlton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fitzwaryn School
Special school · 1.3km away
Wantage Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wantage Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wantage Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wantage Church of England Primary School?
Wantage Church of England Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wantage Church of England Primary School take?
Wantage Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wantage Church of England Primary School?
Wantage Church of England Primary School is in Wantage, OX12 8DJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wantage Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wantage 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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