St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Carterton, OX18 1JF · Oxfordshire · primary school
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52nd 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,948 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while accommodating additional pupils?
What Ofsted said about St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a “friendly and vibrant school” where pupils are “enthusiastic and hard-working” and achieve well within an inspiring environment.
Strengths
- The school offers a “rich and ambitious curriculum” with “well-chosen and engaging teaching activities” that immerse pupils in learning.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum “expertly,” using “secure subject knowledge to deepen pupils’ understanding” and correcting misconceptions promptly.
- Staff provide “tailored support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “fully access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- Pupils demonstrate “superb attitudes to learning,” behaving very well and showing “impressive conduct” in calm, focused classrooms.
- The school’s commitment to pupils’ broader development is “exemplary,” with extensive clubs and events that develop character and prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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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