The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Paul Higgins (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Oxford Academy
Secondary · 505m away
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 548m away
Orion Academy
Academy · 599m away
Northfield School
Special school · 599m away
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Special school · 793m away
Mabel Prichard School
Academy · 827m away
John Henry Newman Academy
Primary · 936m away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore take?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is in Oxford, OX4 6LD, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore have a sixth form?
No, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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