St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford is a primary school in Oxford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 10th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2012, report published 30 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils are immensely happy in this inclusive place. Leaders have high expectations. Their motto, 'Everyone is Different. Everyone is Special', weaves flawlessly into everyday routines. Pupils understand how it helps them to be compassionate and considerate citizens. They feel safe and say that bullying is rare. Pupils trust that staff will deal with any issues straight away. As one Year 5 pupil said, 'We respect ourselves and treat everyone just how we would want to be treated.' Through an exciting menu of after-school activities, such as judo, hockey, yoga, lacrosse, art and orchestra clubs, pupils gleefully pursue their interests and hobbies. They learn to play musical instruments such as the violin, saxophone, piano and the gamelan. Pupils showcase their creative talents by organising concerts for their families or performing in the community. The church, which is close by, is a much-valued part of school life. Pupils relish their regular visits, particularly at special celebrations throughout the year. Younger pupils love their forest school. They told the inspector that it is important and teaches them valuable skills such as teamwork and problem-solving. Pupils enjoy taking on roles such as being a librarian, part of the Green Team or a member of the school council.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the revised curriculum in not yet fully embedded. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they could in all their work. Leaders need to continue to embed the revised curriculum and make sure that all teachers are well trained to implement this effectively.
- Occasionally, the quality of phonics teaching is inconsistent. As a result, some of the youngest pupils do not learn to read quickly and fluently. Leaders should make sure that all staff teach phonics effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Barton Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Bayards Hill School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wood Farm Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Holmes
- Phone
- 01865762396
- Address
- London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9ED
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123140
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.