St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to achieve. Staff build strong, caring relationships with pupils and create a calm, kind atmosphere where children feel safe and well cared for. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language, helping them progress well from their individual starting points.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised effectively with skilled staff ensuring pupils read fluently
- Strong behaviour systems and positive relationships create a nurturing, respectful environment with little disruption
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs, and pupils who speak English as an additional language
- Early years provision effectively prepares children for Year 1 with strong focus on language and communication
- Comprehensive personal development programme helping pupils become confident, kind citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' writing fluency, letter formation and spelling are not yet meeting school expectations
- Leaders are working to ensure staff check pupils' understanding consistently to identify and address knowledge gaps more swiftly
- Early years curriculum refinement needed to better identify small steps in learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting tournaments, musical events, pupil-led community projects such as litter picking, helping at local soup kitchen, playground problem solvers
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is an inclusive school where pupils achieve well and are ready for their next stages of education. The school has a calm, kind atmosphere with strong relationships between staff and pupils at its heart.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 86%. Maths has improved from 70% to 89%. Writing has improved from 57% to 82%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
183 pupils
240 capacity
57 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oxford
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.98207%
Overall absence
17.54386%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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