St John's Catholic Primary School

About St John's Catholic Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 228 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

228 / 210 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Avocet Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YA

Phone

01295263740

Head Teacher

Claire McGeehan

Website

https://www.st-johns-banbury.oxon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Catholic Primary School?

St John's Catholic Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St John's Catholic Primary School have?

St John's Catholic Primary School has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does St John's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at St John's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St John's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St John's Catholic Primary School is part of THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY.

Where is St John's Catholic Primary School?

St John's Catholic Primary School is located at Avocet Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YA.