Best primary schools in Witney (2026)
Witney has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney, in the top 37% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 52%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 37% in England |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Witney · Roman Catholic |
68% | 50% | 7% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 50% in England |
The Batt Church of England Primary School Witney · Church of England |
63% | 56% | 2% | Good | |
3 Bottom 48% in England |
Madley Brook Community Primary School Witney |
62% | 65% | 12% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 45% in England |
The Blake Church of England Primary School Witney · Church of England |
60% | 52% | 15% | Good | |
5 Bottom 41% in England |
Witney Community Primary School Witney |
60% | 83% | 7% | Good | |
6 Bottom 2% in England |
Queen Emma's Primary School Witney |
33% | 24% | 4% | Good | |
7 Bottom 2% in England |
Tower Hill Community Primary School Witney |
33% | 35% | 0% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Witney?
On exam results over the last three years, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is the top-ranked primary school in Witney, in the top 37% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.