Wantage Primary Academy

Wantage Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wantage Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wantage Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wantage Primary Academy?

Wantage Primary Academy has 322 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wantage Primary Academy take?

Wantage Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Wantage Primary Academy located?

Wantage Primary Academy is located in Wantage, OX12 7GQ, Oxfordshire.

How do I apply to Wantage Primary Academy?

Wantage Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Wantage Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Wantage Primary Academy was 1.197 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wantage Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.6% of pupils at Wantage Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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