St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Oxford, OX4 6LD · Oxfordshire · primary school
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131st 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 — 4.8/10 against 3,027 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Rock Steady and charity work, play cricket, hockey, football and cross country, and attend Oxford Playhouse and Big Sing. Trips include residentials to outdoor activity centres and a Year 4 trip to Youlbury. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the breakfast club? How are places allocated for the current entry year?
What Ofsted said about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Overview
The report describes a “safe and caring school” where leaders provide a “high level of nurture” underpinned by the mission to “let all that you do be done in love”. Pupils are “polite and friendly”, and relationships between staff and pupils are “excellent”, creating a “calm and purposeful atmosphere”. The school has moved from a previous rating of ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’ across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and engaging”, with teachers carefully planning tasks to help pupils “revisit prior learning” and avoid gaps in key knowledge.
- Leaders have “successfully prioritised reading” through a new phonics programme, ensuring staff are “highly skilled” and pupils become “fluent readers” using matched books.
- Staff are “enthusiastic and highly motivated” to ensure every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeeds.
- Pupils learn to be “active citizens”, taking on responsibilities and understanding the importance of being an “up-stander” rather than a “by-stander”.
- The new trust and governors are “experienced and knowledgeable”, effectively challenging leaders and supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, staff do not always adapt learning effectively for pupils with barriers, meaning some do not learn and remember the curriculum as well as they could.
- Some vulnerable pupils are not attending school regularly enough, causing them to miss learning and fall behind their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise signs of concern and leaders working well with other agencies to ensure pupils and families receive prompt support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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