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Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Bartholomew Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3QH, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
469
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 65% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 5%, overall parent satisfaction and a supportive community environment contribute positively to the school’s reputation. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.7%
Asian Other17.1%
White Other11.1%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Black African7.5%
Other5.5%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.72811, -1.21295 · OX4 3QH
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123139
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.churchcowley.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2018.
Is Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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