St Swithun's CofE Primary School
URN: 123177 • Oxford OX1 5PS
Overview
- Name
- St Swithun's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123177
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Knighton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865415105
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grundy Crescent, Oxford OX1 5PS
Summary
St Swithun's CofE Primary School, located in Oxford, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 427 pupils, operating within a capacity of 446. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community hub, emphasising a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. The headteacher, Caroline Knighton, highlights the school's commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting each child's unique potential.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to promote not only academic achievement but also the development of essential life skills rooted in Christian values such as kindness, respect, and perseverance. The dedicated staff team works collaboratively with parents to ensure that children are well-prepared for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
St Swithun's also actively supports initiatives like the Smartphone Free Childhood movement, reflecting its commitment to the well-being of its students. The school aims to create a calm and purposeful atmosphere, allowing children to thrive as confident and independent learners.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to promote not only academic achievement but also the development of essential life skills rooted in Christian values such as kindness, respect, and perseverance. The dedicated staff team works collaboratively with parents to ensure that children are well-prepared for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
St Swithun's also actively supports initiatives like the Smartphone Free Childhood movement, reflecting its commitment to the well-being of its students. The school aims to create a calm and purposeful atmosphere, allowing children to thrive as confident and independent learners.
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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
- 446
- Pupils
- 427
- Boys
- 232
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 427 | 232 | 195 | 446 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 421 | 229 | 192 | 446 | 11.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 207 | 194 | 446 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 207 | 194 | 446 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 426 | 222 | 204 | 420 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 424 | 213 | 211 | 420 | 7.80 |
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