The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 469
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Stephen Dew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bartholomew Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Primary · 548m away
The Oxford Academy
Secondary · 693m away
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Primary · 930m away
Kings Education (Oxford)
Independent · 1.0km away
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 1.1km away
John Henry Newman Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Orion Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School currently has 469 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School take?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is in Oxford, OX4 3QH, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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