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Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 469 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

469

Pupils

480

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bartholomew Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3QH
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
123139

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Frequently Asked Questions — Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School

Is Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School?

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School cover?

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School?

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.