The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Katie Screaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Education (Oxford)
Independent · Very close
Tyndale Community School
Primary · 447m away
Oxford Spires Academy
Secondary · 849m away
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 930m away
Greyfriars Catholic School
Secondary · 935m away
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Primary · 966m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley's Ofsted rating?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley take?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is in Oxford, OX4 2HB, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley have a sixth form?
No, St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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