St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
75%
Capacity
316
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 316 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Screaton, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12981st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Temple Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 2HB |
| Headteacher | Katie Screaton |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 316 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 316 / 420 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12981st of 13,686
Nationally
1930th of 2,034
In South East
29th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
35%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Temple Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 2HB
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