St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
56%
Capacity
117
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cheryl MacLennan, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13382nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 44 in West Oxfordshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 11 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Oxfordshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton 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 | Lawton Avenue, Carterton, West Oxfordshire, OX18 3JY |
| Headteacher | Cheryl MacLennan |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.2% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 210 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13382nd of 13,686
Nationally
1994th of 2,034
In South East
43rd of 44
In West Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
25%
'23/24
27%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
38
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lawton Avenue, Carterton
West Oxfordshire, OX18 3JY
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