St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
About St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School in Oxford is a state primary that is clearly in demand. With 398 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is running close to full, and the 2025/26 admissions data tells a story of significant oversubscription: 147 applications for 56 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.63, and all 55 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with 11.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared to a typical primary figure of around 23% across England. As a Church of England school under headteacher Rebekah Stott, it serves a mixed cohort of boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The strong demand suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, and the demographic profile points to a relatively affluent catchment area within Oxfordshire.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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