St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
About St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School in Oxford is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 203 children against a capacity of 240. That leaves some physical headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 57 applications for just 17 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.35 to one. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning the school is popular but not impossible to get into for those who prioritise it. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.4%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%), suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less deprived catchment. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character, which likely shapes its admissions criteria, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. Headteacher Hannah Tebb leads a school that, while not full to the brim, clearly commands strong local interest.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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