The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bluebell Way, St John the Evangelists Ce (Va) Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School take?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is in Carterton, OX18 1JF, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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