St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School, Carterton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making learning engaging and fun, with teachers presenting lessons in innovative ways that capture children's interest. Pupils develop deep knowledge and confidence across a rich curriculum, while receiving expert support in reading and phonics. The school truly celebrates every child, including those with additional needs, ensuring all pupils feel happy, safe and able to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Rich and ambitious curriculum with engaging teaching activities that help pupils learn exceptionally well
- Expert delivery of phonics programme with strong focus on reading development and prompt support for struggling readers
- High aspirations for pupils with SEND, with tailored support and full access to the same ambitious curriculum
- Superb pupil attitudes to learning and behaviour, with calm, focused classrooms and high-quality pastoral care
- Exemplary commitment to broader pupil development including character building, cultural awareness, and British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art gallery visits, performances at prominent venues, charity fundraising events, wide range of sporting opportunities, library visits, well-being champions roles, language leader roles, sports leader roles
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is a friendly and vibrant school that fosters a love of learning with high teacher ambitions and enthusiastic pupils who achieve well. The school has maintained the outstanding standards identified at its previous inspection in January 2020.
At a Glance
16.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
72 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has declined from 85% to 79%.
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
452 pupils
420 capacity
32 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Carterton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Carterton
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)
Inspection History(112)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.63516%
Overall absence
6.16246%
Persistent absence
357
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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