St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 35th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 June 2023, report published 14 September 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 262

Eligible for free school meals22.7%

22.7%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language67.4%

67.4%, 45.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Orchard Meadow Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
John Henry Newman Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
Windale Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Emmanuel Christian School	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Paul Higgins
Phone: 01865779676
Website: st-john-fisher.oxon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6LD
Local authority: Oxfordshire
URN: 139480

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.