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Freeland Witney

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Girlmom2024 · 10/02/2025 19:36

Hi,

we are thinking of considering West Oxfordshire for a move. Anyone know of Freeland who can give me some opinions on the village please. We are moving for Schooling.

Thank you

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BarkLife · 11/02/2025 03:51

Freeland's nice and you're in catchment for an outstanding secondary (nearby primaries are all fine).Hanborough station isn't far. The A40 is a pain, though.

Whammyyammy · 11/02/2025 18:09

A40 into Oxford is really busy in the morning(if you're planning to commute to Oxford). Not a fan of Witney, thinks it's gone down hill.

Girlmom2024 · 11/02/2025 20:21

BarkLife · 11/02/2025 03:51

Freeland's nice and you're in catchment for an outstanding secondary (nearby primaries are all fine).Hanborough station isn't far. The A40 is a pain, though.

Thats good to know. We are only going for schooling.

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BarkLife · 11/02/2025 21:08

The primary schools are all pretty good in this bit of Oxfordshire, and there are a few excellent secondaries dotted around.

Girlmom2024 · 11/02/2025 22:20

Whammyyammy · 11/02/2025 18:09

A40 into Oxford is really busy in the morning(if you're planning to commute to Oxford). Not a fan of Witney, thinks it's gone down hill.

When you say downhill, do you mean the town centre itself or the surrounding villages too?

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HellooooJackie · 11/02/2025 22:50

Freelance and the surrounding area are lovely. Witney isnt as great as it used to be, but still a decent town with all the things you would need for kids - swimming pool, gyms, parks, dance classes, football, rugby, martial
Arts clubs...... recommend this area in general for a family move.

Girlmom2024 · 16/02/2025 22:12

Thank you all

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needmorecoffee7 · 16/02/2025 22:22

Check which secondary school you're in catchment for. The one in Witney is not supposed to be very good. Eynsham is outstanding

Whammyyammy · 17/02/2025 13:24

Girlmom2024 · 11/02/2025 22:20

When you say downhill, do you mean the town centre itself or the surrounding villages too?

Just the town itself. Freelance, long Hanborough etc are nice. Just not witney.

Justhere65 · 10/05/2025 16:52

Whammyyammy · 17/02/2025 13:24

Just the town itself. Freelance, long Hanborough etc are nice. Just not witney.

I like Witney and live very close. I find it great for shopping, meeting friends for coffee. There are lovely walks around Freeland.

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