St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
97%
Capacity
203
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rosalind Owen, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 643rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 31 in Oxford.
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 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 Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City include Sensory Room, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 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 | Marston Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX3 0EJ |
| Headteacher | Rosalind Owen |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
643rd of 13,686
Nationally
89th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
86%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
95
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
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Contact Information
Marston Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX3 0EJ
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