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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7SX, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.4 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
393
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 78% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 17% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.6%
Asian Indian16.0%
Asian Other9.7%
Other9.7%
Black African9.2%
Asian Pakistani6.4%
Asian Chinese5.6%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.76428, -1.22770 · OX3 7SX
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123216
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2019.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford scores 97.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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