St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
85%
Capacity
203
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Tebb, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11352nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 17 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Choir, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 143 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PH |
| Headteacher | Hannah Tebb |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.4% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 240 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11352nd of 13,686
Nationally
1707th of 2,034
In South East
27th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
57
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
143 Woodstock Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 7PH
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