Watchfield Primary School

URN: 140301 • Watchfield SN6 8SD

Overview

Name
Watchfield Primary School
URN
140301
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
73.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01793782623
Website
Visit
Address
North Street, Watchfield SN6 8SD

Summary

Watchfield Primary School is a mixed academy located in Watchfield, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 346 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on its diverse community, welcoming children from various backgrounds, including a significant number from military families due to its proximity to the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. This diversity enriches the learning environment, with students representing 60 different countries and speaking 32 languages.

The school fosters a supportive family ethos, ensuring that all children feel included and valued. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that accommodates the needs of both international and British pupils, with tailored support to help newcomers quickly adapt and thrive. The school community is actively engaged, with strong links to local families who play a vital role in supporting school activities.

Watchfield Primary School's commitment to empathy and communication prepares students for future challenges, equipping them with essential life skills while promoting cultural understanding among peers. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, enhancing the collaborative spirit that defines the school.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
346
Boys
184
Girls
162
FSM %
21.40
Open date
2013-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 346 184 162 420 21.40
2024-09-11 361 175 186 420 21.20
2023-09-11 395 203 192 420 12.60
2022-09-11 395 203 192 420 12.60
2021-09-11 382 190 192 420 13.30
2020-09-11 387 203 184 420 11.30

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