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Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School

Oxford, OX4 3QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#9,182
of 13,686 nationally

About Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 138 applications for 58 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those, 57 first-preference families received offers, indicating strong demand for this state primary in Oxford. The school is led by headteacher Stephen Dew and currently has 469 pupils on roll, just shy of its 480-capacity. It holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The most recent ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed the school continues to provide a Good standard of education, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. Parents considering this school will find a Church of England ethos and a mixed, 3-11 age range, with nursery provision available on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBartholomew Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 3QH
HeadteacherStephen Dew
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils469
Free School Meals (FSM)26.9%
School Capacity469 / 480 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsFootballGymnasticsCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaGardeningEco ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.