St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
94%
Capacity
393
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is a state-funded Church of England 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 Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Atkins, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2815th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 45 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Philip and James' Church of England Aided 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Navigation Way, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6AB |
| Headteacher | Paul Atkins |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 393 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 393 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2815th of 13,686
Nationally
369th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
75%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 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 Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Navigation Way, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 6AB
Journey to School
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