St John's Catholic Primary School
109%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire McGeehan, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8511th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 45 in Cherwell.
St John's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 19 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St John's Catholic Primary School 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 | Avocet Way, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 9YA |
| Headteacher | Claire McGeehan |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8511th of 13,686
Nationally
1272nd of 2,034
In South East
31st of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
58%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Avocet Way, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 9YA
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