St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is a primary school in Oxford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 41st of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 7 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
A strong inclusive ethos is at the heart of this school. It is committed to serving and welcoming all pupils and their families. The care given to pupils by staff show the school's values of nurture, love, belonging, respect and courage in action. Pupils embrace these values to help them make the right choices, meeting the staff's high expectations and behaving well. The school is ambitious for pupils' achievements, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and pupils who speak English as an additional language. The school has a strong understanding of individual pupils' needs. Staff work relentlessly to make every day successful for every pupil. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and respectful. At social times, pupils eat and play sensibly with their friends. Pupil leadership opportunities, such as those of school councillors and eco leaders, enable them to have a genuine role in decision-making. The school provides a rich set of experiences for pupils. These include curriculum visits that enhance learning in history and science. Pupils also raise money each year for the Year 6 residential trip, as a result the cost is lowered, and far more pupils attend.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessment well enough. Where this is the case, some pupils do not remember what they have learned before in sufficient detail. The school must ensure that teachers in all subjects assess what pupils know equally effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
314 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Tyndale Community School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Katie Screaton
- Phone
- 01865779772
- Address
- Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2HB
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 140556
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.