SchoolScoresSt Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Navigation Way, Oxford, OX2 6AB
01865 311064 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 October 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
75% — 13 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 46th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 48 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 34th highest of 46 state primary schools in Oxford. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Oxford Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wolvercote Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cutteslowe Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Botley School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Hinksey CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ebbe's CofE Aided Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford's Ofsted rating?
St Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Philip and James' CofE Aided Primary School Oxford as their first choice for 54 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123214.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.