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St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

Oxford, OX2 6ABPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2815 of 13,686 nationally

About St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

If you are a parent weighing up St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School in Oxford, the numbers suggest it is a popular choice that inspires confidence. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school received 115 applications for just 45 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.56, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those, 43 first-preference families were offered a place, indicating strong local demand. Parent satisfaction is also high: the school's most recent Ofsted ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good, and the previous graded inspection in 2012 also rated it Good across leadership, management and overall effectiveness. With 393 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running close to full, and its Church of England character adds a layer of community identity that many families in Oxfordshire find appealing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNavigation Way, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6AB
HeadteacherPaul Atkins
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils393
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity393 / 420 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisSwimmingRoundersNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubGardeningScience ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: philandjim.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.