St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Oxford, OX2 7PH · Oxfordshire · primary school
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65th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,206 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 39.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard across all inspected areas. The report describes a school with a "calm and kind atmosphere" where pupils are "very proud" and feel safe, supported by strong relationships between staff and children. Leaders have established a "broad, ambitious and well-ordered curriculum" that prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well overall, with strong outcomes in reading and mathematics, and are "ready for the next stages in their education."
- A "nurturing environment" is fostered through positive relationships, resulting in joyful playtimes and a culture of "care and respect."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "progress well from their individual starting points."
- Attendance is now "broadly in line with national averages" following decisive actions by leaders to address barriers.
- The governing body works closely with leaders, "challenge[s] them constructively," and ensures pupils’ experiences prepare them for the future.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop staff expertise in identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge to help them make stronger connections.
- The school must continue to embed its approach to improving pupils' letter formation and spelling to enhance transcriptional skills.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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