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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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