St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Meadow Lane, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1TJ |
| Headteacher | Rebekah Stott |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1543rd of 2,034
In South East
24th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
52%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
147
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Meadow Lane, Oxford
Oxford, OX4 1TJ
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