The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 393
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Atkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Navigation Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 424m away
St Clare's, Oxford
Independent · 833m away
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Edward's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Dragon School
Independent · 1.1km away
Oxford High School GDST
Independent · 1.1km away
Northern House Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Northern House School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford's Ofsted rating?
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford currently has 393 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford take?
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is in Oxford, OX2 6AB, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford have a sixth form?
No, St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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