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

URN: 123214 • Oxford OX2 6AB

Overview

Name
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
URN
123214
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Atkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01865311064
Website
Visit
Address
Navigation Way, Oxford OX2 6AB

Summary

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School, located in the heart of Oxford, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 393 pupils, against a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to become independent learners with a strong moral and spiritual foundation. The curriculum is designed to engage students and promote a desire for learning, supported by a dedicated team of Subject Leaders who enhance the educational experience.

The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence, evidenced by impressive Key Stage 2 results that prepare students well for secondary education. In addition to its academic focus, St Philip and James’ offers various support services for families, including a Breakfast Club, After School Care, and a Holiday Club, addressing the needs of busy parents.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with an active Parent Teacher Association that organizes events such as the popular Summer Fete. The school’s location near Port Meadow and nature parks provides unique opportunities for outdoor learning, further enriching the educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
393
Boys
185
Girls
208
FSM %
5.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 393 185 208 420 5.60
2024-09-11 397 195 202 420 5.00
2023-09-11 392 199 193 420 3.30
2022-09-11 392 199 193 420 3.30
2021-09-11 404 205 199 420 2.50
2020-09-11 398 223 175 420 2.30

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