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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Oxford OX3

Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 7SX

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford OX3

10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Headington, Oxford.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Oxford and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 29.4 pupils per class and 25.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. It also participates in the Forest Schools programme for all age groups, and there is a comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHCE, philosophy, French. There are a small number of academic clubs. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir, orchestra and 3 instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.

Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Rye St Antony Prep School (0.3 miles); Headington Preparatory School (0.6 miles); New College School (1.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Oxford (0.5 miles); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Headington (0.8 miles); St Philip and James' Church of England Primary School, Oxford (1.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Rye St Antony School (0.3 miles); Headington School (0.6 miles); Magdalen College School (1.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Cheney School (2 miles); The Cherwell School (2.1 miles); John Mason School (8.7 miles).

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