# Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School — Oxford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 460
- **Founded:** 1855
- **Principal:** Steve Dew

## Contact

- **Address:** Bartholomew Road Cowley Oxford OX4 3QH
- **Phone:** 01865 778484
- **Website:** https://www.churchcowley.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/church-cowley-st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-9355

## About

Church Cowley St James Primary School is a fantastic place to be for both pupils and teachers. We already have many strengths and these include our strong emphasis on our core Christian Values, devised with the whole school community that underpins all aspects of school life. Additionally, our teaching of Maths is 'standout' in the county.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School for My Child: We've recently joined the school and I'm so impressed with the values and ethos that the school promotes. My child is thriving in the Reception class and I love the regular updates and communication from the teachers. The school's focus on inclusion and diversity is also something that really resonates with me. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic Education Experience: My child has been at Church Cowley St James for 2 years and I couldn't be happier. The nursery and playground facilities are second to none, and the staff are always friendly and approachable. My child loves the forest school and is developing well according to the teachers. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good but Room for Improvement: I have mixed feelings about our experience at Church Cowley St James. The school has some amazing facilities, especially the wilderness nursery, but I felt that the communication from the teachers could be better. My child did enjoy the lessons, but I did feel that they were sometimes over-crowded. Overall, it was a good experience, but there is definitely room for improvement. *(Dec 2021)*

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