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10 simple reasons to choose St Philip and James' Church of England Primary School, Oxford
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Oxford.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England 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 Philip and James' Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Oxford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Oxfordshire LEA.
On average, 29.4 pupils per class and 25.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, and are organised by a common topic. Enquiry skills are usually developed in cross-curricular projects. Annual cross-curricular ('CX') week and science week.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, German. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 15 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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