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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore

Oxford, OX4 6LDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#4,043
of 13,686 nationally

About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore sits within Oxfordshire local authority, a primary school ranked 8th out of 31 schools in the Oxford area on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. That places it comfortably in the top third locally, though it is not among the very highest-scoring peers in the wider county — Longworth Primary School and Hornton Primary School both achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, while Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School scored 92. The school serves a mixed community of 232 pupils, with 21.6 per cent eligible for free school meals, and is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, 78 families applied for 26 places, with all 26 first-preference applicants offered a spot. Its Roman Catholic character is reflected in facilities including a chapel, and the school also offers a nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSandy Lane West, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 6LD
HeadteacherPaul Higgins
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity232 / 262 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketDanceNetballSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChessCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.