St Christopher's CofE School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Lechlade Road, Langford, Lechlade, GL7 3LA
01367 860318 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 February 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
36% — 26 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 52% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Lechlade. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 31st highest of 217 state primary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 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
- St Peter's CofE School, Alvescot 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clanfield CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southrop CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Christopher's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Christopher's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 February 2023.
How did St Christopher's CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Christopher's CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Christopher's CofE School as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 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 141816.
- 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.