Botley School
URN: 123067 • Oxford OX2 9JZ
Overview
- Name
- Botley School
- URN
- 123067
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexandra Neil (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Elms Road, Oxford OX2 9JZ
Summary
Botley School is a mixed community primary school located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 386 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting its core values and British values in everyday practice. The ethos of the school is underpinned by a Forest School approach, which encourages outdoor learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Botley School is designed to provide a comprehensive education for children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The school offers a well-rounded programme that includes a focus on academic achievement as well as social and emotional growth. Additional provisions, including nursery and reception classes, ensure that children receive early support as they transition into primary education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Botley School's mission, with various initiatives aimed at involving families and local residents. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration between staff, pupils, and the wider community to enhance the educational experience for all.
The curriculum at Botley School is designed to provide a comprehensive education for children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The school offers a well-rounded programme that includes a focus on academic achievement as well as social and emotional growth. Additional provisions, including nursery and reception classes, ensure that children receive early support as they transition into primary education.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Botley School's mission, with various initiatives aimed at involving families and local residents. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration between staff, pupils, and the wider community to enhance the educational experience for all.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 386
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 386 | 199 | 187 | 420 | 10.60 |
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