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What type of school is Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School?

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is a primary vc school.

Where is Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School located?

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is located in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, South East, SN7 8LH.

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Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Faringdon, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School has 41% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 112 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 27.7%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected41%Attendance93.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 112 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 69/100

Good surroundings

Air quality83/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School

At Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

66% met the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths.

Attendance at Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is 27.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School has 112 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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