Is St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 41st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School?

Applications for Reception places at St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School

Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP

Local ranking41st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 137
Boys: 66 (50%)
Girls: 65 (50%)
Capacity: 140 (94% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 22.6%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 19.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,173/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.9%
White Other: 2.2%
White Traveller: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Black African: 1.5%

84.7%

White British

2.9%

Gypsy/Roma

2.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01993775394

office.3125@st-kenelms.oxon.sch.uk

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Wenrisc Drive

Witney, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123110
UKPRN: 10077925
Establishment No.: 3125

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