Special schoolData as of May 2026

John Watson School

Littleworth Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NN

A Good-rated special school in Oxford where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school

Pupils

113

Ages

2-19

FSM

30.0%

Capacity

110

Ofsted

Good

May 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About John Watson School

John Watson School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 113 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Littleworth Road, Oxford, OX33 1NN | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Watson School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2022 — School remains Good
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Watson School

What is John Watson School's Ofsted rating?

John Watson School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are John Watson School's latest exam results?

John Watson School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Watson School located?

John Watson School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX33 1NN).

How many pupils attend John Watson School?

John Watson School has around 113 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Watson School with other schools?

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