John Henry Newman Academy

About John Henry Newman Academy

John Henry Newman Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated John Henry Newman Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Screaton, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7356th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 31 in Oxford.

John Henry Newman Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 40 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at John Henry Newman Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, John Henry Newman Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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