Freeland Church of England Primary School
URN: 140916 • Witney OX29 8HX
Overview
- Name
- Freeland Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 140916
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EPA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Nickelson (since 2021) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Penny McCarthy, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01993881707
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parklands, Witney OX29 8HX
Summary
Freeland Church of England Primary School, located in Witney, Oxfordshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 133 pupils, out of a capacity of 157. The school is committed to fostering a caring and supportive environment where every child can thrive. Under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher, the dedicated staff aim to instil values of honesty, forgiveness, compassion, and love, guiding students to develop both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Freeland CE Primary is designed to equip children with essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. The school promotes lifelong learning through its 4Rs framework: reciprocity, reflectiveness, resourcefulness, and resilience. Additionally, Freeland prioritises the celebration of individual achievements and provides opportunities for students to engage with the wider community, enhancing their understanding of diverse perspectives.
Freeland CE Primary School actively involves parents, governors, and the local community in its educational journey, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning. Recent initiatives, such as Interfaith Week, highlight the school's commitment to fostering respect and understanding among different cultures and beliefs, preparing students to be thoughtful and engaged citizens.
The curriculum at Freeland CE Primary is designed to equip children with essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. The school promotes lifelong learning through its 4Rs framework: reciprocity, reflectiveness, resourcefulness, and resilience. Additionally, Freeland prioritises the celebration of individual achievements and provides opportunities for students to engage with the wider community, enhancing their understanding of diverse perspectives.
Freeland CE Primary School actively involves parents, governors, and the local community in its educational journey, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning. Recent initiatives, such as Interfaith Week, highlight the school's commitment to fostering respect and understanding among different cultures and beliefs, preparing students to be thoughtful and engaged citizens.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPA TRUST
- Capacity
- 157
- Pupils
- 133
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 57
- FSM %
- 3.30
- Open date
- 2014-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 133 | 76 | 57 | 157 | 3.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 72 | 55 | 157 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 151 | 83 | 68 | 157 | 0.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 151 | 83 | 68 | 157 | 0.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 79 | 69 | 157 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 83 | 64 | 157 | 4.80 |
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