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St John's Catholic Primary School

Cherwell, OX16 9YAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#8,511
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Catholic Primary School

St John’s Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, and it is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. For its 2025/26 intake, the school offered 19 places from a total of 51 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.68. All 19 offers went to first-preference families, which suggests strong local demand for its places. The school has 228 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating slightly above its official number. Its proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools and reflects a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many of its peers in the state sector. The school serves children from age 3 through to 11 and includes a nursery provision, so families looking for a single-site primary journey from the early years onward will find that continuity built in.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressAvocet Way, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 9YA
HeadteacherClaire McGeehan
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils228
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity228 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 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, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingNetballRoundersDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningCodingFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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