Radley Church of England (Controlled) School has some 85 pupils aged between 4 and 11, who are taught in four classes (Windrush, Cherwell, Isis and Thames). Teaching is carried out in a 1960s building with extensive playing fields and a view across the fields to the other side of the river. The parents support the school with fund-raising and social events arranged by the School Association.

New head, Frances Lockwood, took up her post in April 2007 following the early retirement of Radka Benton after ten years. Radka's retirement party

The school is next to the parish church of St James the Great and occupies a site given to it by Miss Bowyer in the 1870s. The original school building is still used as the school's library and for its ICT suite. It stands next to the School House, a much older half-timbered cottage, which is owned by the church and was once the home of the head teacher.

The Primary School and Radley Pre-School share the site, working together within the Radley Partnership Foundation Unit to present a continuous curriculum from age 3 to age 5. They share a drive with the Church Room and car park (on the other side of the pond). The car park is connected to the school grounds by a footpath. A new joint foundation stage unit and staff room are planned.