St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
89%
Capacity
232
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 232 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Higgins, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4043rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 31 in Oxford.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 26 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore 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 | Sandy Lane West, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 6LD |
| Headteacher | Paul Higgins |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 232 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.6% |
| School Capacity | 232 / 262 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4043rd of 13,686
Nationally
546th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
78
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane West, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 6LD
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