St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Oxford, OX4 1TJ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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130th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Mary and St John Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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 Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Mary & John Orchestra Strings Group, choir, and football, alongside the SSMJ One Picture arts project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 62.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, where values such as ‘love, respect, empathy, courage, aspiration, and curiosity’ permeate the curriculum. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, resulting in pupils who are ‘happy and feel safe’ and take their learning responsibilities seriously. The school is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including early years provision and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good attitudes to their learning’ and behave well, focusing on their tasks without interruption.
- Leaders prioritise curriculum development and teachers’ subject knowledge, creating ‘well-planned lessons’ that allow pupils to achieve well.
- Reading is a key priority; teachers provide effective extra support, helping pupils become ‘confident readers over time’.
- Character education is rooted in school values, preparing pupils to be ‘curious lifelong learners’ with resilience.
- Governors are ‘highly ambitious’ and visit regularly, providing them with ‘first-hand evidence’ of the school’s performance.
Areas to improve
- Staff in early years and Key Stage 1 lack a full understanding of each other’s planned curriculum, causing a ‘lack of clarity’ that hampers pupils’ progress into Year 1.
- The new assessment policy is not used consistently by all staff, meaning some do not identify misconceptions quickly enough, which slows pupils’ progress.
- Too few disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities attend extra-curricular clubs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff fully trained to identify potential signs of abuse and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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