St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–11454 pupils

Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, OX18 1JFWebsite01993843124

Outstanding454 pupilsAges 3–11

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Outstanding6y ago

Inspected Jan 2020

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils454

Outstanding6y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils454

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

454 / 420 (108%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Mark Smith

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jan 2020

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

3.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.6%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication24 pupils (32%)

Not Assessed16 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (17%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (9%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (7%)

Other4 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)21

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils454

Free school meals13.4%

English as additional language16.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.3%

White Other7.3%

Black African2.6%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Asian Other1.5%

Mixed Other1.3%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Black Other0.7%

Other0.4%

Pakistani0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

72 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Well led70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,306

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,094 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,699

Support staff£1,146

Premises£1,179

Energy£84

Learning resources£256

Income per pupil£5,760

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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