John Henry Newman Academy
Grange Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Henry Newman Academy is a primary school in Oxford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 33rd of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2018, report published 10 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
John Henry Newman Academy is warm and welcoming to all. Pupils enjoy being part of such a diverse and inclusive school community. They absolutely believe in the school's vision - 'let your light shine'. This belief permeates through the entire school community and forges the strong relationships within it. Pupils of all ages live up to the school's high expectations through their application of the 'LEARN' values. Showing respect for others lies at the heart of this. Pupils listen carefully in their lessons and behave consistently well. They work hard and achieve well across much of the curriculum. Pupils know that their kind and caring adults will help them with their learning and if they have any worries. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their character. Pupil leadership roles include house captains, values leaders, buddies and serving on the school council. Pupils understand the democratic systems which lead to their appointments and take their responsibilities seriously. School assemblies regularly include input from pupils who share their experiences. This develops strong understanding about diversity and difference, shaped within a culture of mutual respect. Pupils at this school are happy in the knowledge that they can be themselves.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teaching does not always focus sufficiently on what key knowledge and skills are being taught. This means that sometimes pupils recall the activities undertaken, rather than the intended learning. Leaders should make sure that teachers are explicit in the way they present subject materials so that pupils learn and remember what is intended.
- In a few foundation subjects, meaningful assessment is not fully established. As a result, checks on what pupils understand are not always used well enough to inform future teaching. The school should ensure that their ongoing work to develop assessment systems enables teachers to identify and address next steps in learning with increased precision.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
392 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near John Henry Newman Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Rose Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Katie Screaton
- Phone
- 01865772495
- Address
- Grange Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LS
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 138774
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.