St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
94%
Capacity
393
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 393 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Tweedie, 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 4172nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 33 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (63 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Headley Way, Oxford, Oxford, OX3 7SX |
| Headteacher | Jessica Tweedie |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 393 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 393 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4172nd of 13,686
Nationally
566th of 2,034
In South East
9th 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
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
63 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
116
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
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Contact Information
Headley Way, Oxford
Oxford, OX3 7SX
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