St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School, Carterton

In its own words: "We aspire for all individuals to grow as children of God, to be the best they can be. We want children to have respect for themselves and each other, along with a wonder and curiosity for God’s creation."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St John the Evangelist CE Primary School, we provide a happy, nurturing and supportive environment founded on the principles of the Christian faith; helping to develop children’s spiritual growth and moral understanding. All members of our school community are valued and respected, so that everyone can have a positive attitude towards themselves, others and life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, guitar and forest school.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 70% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School as their first choice and 122 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School are Carterton Primary School (0.6 miles, 72% reading, 50% maths); Gateway Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 77% maths); Brize Norton Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 69% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton (0.9 miles, Good, 53% reading, 47% maths).

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).

15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willow Drive (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 79 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.