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St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2HB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.1 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
316
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 3%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be strong, contributing to a positive school environment. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 49% of schools, suggesting a competitive educational setting.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other19.0%
Asian Pakistani16.5%
White British16.1%
Black African10.4%
Other9.5%
Mixed Other7.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Asian Indian4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.73647, -1.21343 · OX4 2HB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140556
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley rated by Ofsted?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley a good school?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley scores 49.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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