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St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School

St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School

Oxford, OX4 1TJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

95%

Capacity

398

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School

St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebekah Stott, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10290th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 31 in Oxford.

St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 56 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

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 Mary and St John Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Drama, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Mary and St John Church of England 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMeadow Lane, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1TJ
HeadteacherRebekah Stott
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils398
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity398 / 420 (95% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)

10290th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 75%

1543rd of 2,034

In South East

Top 76%

24th of 31

In Oxford

Top 77%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

52%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:69%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:17%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:73%
Higher:21%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -14%

'22/23

66%

'23/24

52%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

5
LibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingNetballCross CountryDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubDramaBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

56

Applications

147

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

55 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 Mary and St John Church of England Primary School

St Mary and St John Church of England 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.

Contact Information

01865723841www.ssmj.oxon.sch.uk

Meadow Lane, Oxford

Oxford, OX4 1TJ

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Meadow Lane, Oxford

Oxford, OX4 1TJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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