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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, St John the Evangelists Ce (Va) Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.2 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
454
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 8% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong performance and high parent satisfaction, with 86% of parents recommending it. While 65% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it presents a solid choice for families seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other7.3%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.76983, -1.58582 · OX18 1JF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN133532
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-john.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School a good school?
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School scores 92.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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