John Henry Newman Academy
About John Henry Newman Academy
John Henry Newman Academy is a Church of England primary in Oxford that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 69 applications for just 40 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. All 40 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not yet at the point where it is turning away families who put it first. Parent satisfaction data is not available in the school’s published records, but the healthy application numbers indicate a positive reputation in the community. The school is led by headteacher Katie Screaton and has a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a practical option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: jhnacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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