SchoolScoresCumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled)
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Oxford Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PQ
01865 862337 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — 5 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 47th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 9th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 39th highest of 46 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Wootton St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Botley School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Hinksey CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Appleton CofE (A) Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dry Sandford Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Oxford Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunningwell CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled)'s Ofsted rating?
Cumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Cumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Cumnor CofE School (Voluntary Controlled) as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123146.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.