Ssmj

What Ssmj does

St Mary and St John CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school located on Meadow Lane in East Oxford, serving approximately 400 children aged 4-11 across Reception through Year 6. The school operates on a two-form entry basis (roughly 30 children per class) and employs more than 50 staff under a 14-member Governing Body, with Rebekah Stott serving as Headteacher since September 2021. It is positioned within the Church of England's educational framework as a Voluntary Aided school, retaining religious character while operating under local authority and diocesan oversight.

Revenue is generated primarily through UK government per-pupil funding, supplemented by fee-based ancillary services including breakfast and after-school clubs, school meals, and premises hire. PTA fundraising contributes approximately £12,000 per year. Regulatory standing includes a Good Ofsted inspection outcome (May 2023) and a positive SIAMS judgement (November 2023), supplemented by a Gold Artsmark (December 2024) and Gold School Games Mark (2026).

Operational technology is limited to standard educational and administrative platforms rather than proprietary systems: WordPress for the public website, Purple Mash and Discovery Education Espresso for classroom content, Arbor for management information, and ParentPay for parental fee collection. There is no evidence of bespoke technology development, automation pipelines, or differentiated data assets beyond standard pupil records.

Name

Ssmj

Legal name

St Mary and St John CE Primary School

Website

https://ssmj.oxon.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St Mary and St John CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school in East Oxford, serving approximately 400 Reception-through-Year 6 pupils via government per-pupil funding and ancillary fee income under a two-form entry model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Church of England school
• Wraparound childcare
• Arts education
• Forest School outdoor learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Iffley Fields Ward, Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: Core funding from UK government through Oxfordshire County Council based on pupil numbers
2. Breakfast and After School Club Fees: Charges for before and after school childcare provision
3. PTA Fundraising: Parent Teacher Association raises approximately £12,000 annually through events and activities
4. School Meals: Catering revenue through Oxfordshire County Council for school lunches
5. Premises Hire: Revenue from hiring school facilities to external organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Mary and St John CE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school delivering full-time primary education to approximately 400 children aged 4–11 across Reception through Year 6 on a two-form entry basis at its Meadow Lane site in East Oxford. The school provides the National Curriculum across 14 subject areas, wraparound childcare via Breakfast Club and After School Club, holiday camps through the uKids partnership, and enrichment programs in arts, music, sports, and Forest School outdoor learning. Core education is free at point of delivery under the UK state system, with additional fee-based services for childcare and school meals.

Product overview

St Mary and St John CE Primary School is a two-form entry Church of England primary school in East Oxford serving approximately 400 children from Reception (age 5) through Year 6 (age 11). The school operates as a unified institution on Meadow Lane following the 2023 relocation of Reception children. Educational programs span Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, supported by a comprehensive curriculum covering 14 subject areas. The school offers enrichment through Arts (Artsmark Gold), Music, Sports, Forest School, and the pupil magazine 'The Vine'. Childcare services include Breakfast Club, After School Club, and a new uKids Holiday Clubs partnership launching February 2026. Remote learning is supported via Purple Mash and Home Learning Grids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Foundation Stage education for children to age 5, covering Reception Year with two classes (Redwood and Cedar). Focuses on holistic development through play-based learning aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) Lower primary education for ages 5-7, covering Years 1 and 2 with classes including Chestnut, Willow, Ash, and Oak. Includes phonics screening and SATs preparation.
• Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Upper primary education for ages 7-11, covering Years 3-6 with classes including Aspen, Mulberry, Walnut, Sycamore, Silver Birch, Hazel, Holly, and Lime. Includes SATs preparation and residential trips.
• Breakfast Club Morning childcare provision available from 08:00-08:35 before the school day begins, supporting working families with before-school care.
• After School Club Afternoon childcare available from 15:20-17:50, providing after-school care for children until late afternoon.
• uKids Holiday Clubs Holiday camp partnership launching February 2026, providing childcare during school holiday periods with creative play, outdoor adventures, and social activities.
• Music Program All children participate in singing and general music sessions. Optional programs include Mary & John Orchestra Strings Group and choir. External music lessons available via Oxfordshire Music Service.
• Sports & Outdoor Learning Sports coach leads activities for Key Stage 2 at lunchtime. Includes boys and girls football teams, sports festivals, and competitions. Year 6 residential trip to Woodlands Centre in Wales with outdoor activities including canoeing, climbing, and abseiling.
• Forest School Outdoor learning program led by qualified staff including Mr Courtney who achieved Level 3 Forest School qualification. Uses adjacent nature reserve for outdoor education.
• Arts Program (Artsmark Gold) Comprehensive arts program recognized with GOLD Artsmark Award by Arts Council England. Includes visual arts, performance, music, storytelling, and the pupil magazine 'The Vine'.
• Remote Learning (Homework) Home learning provision via Purple Mash and Home Learning Grids for students isolating due to COVID or other circumstances. Includes age-specific activities linked to National Curriculum.
• National Curriculum Program Full National Curriculum coverage across 14 subject areas including English, Maths, Science, Computing, Art, DT, Geography, History, Languages (French), Music, PE, PSHE, RE, and Early Years. Features cross-curricular approach with memorable learning experiences.
• School Meals School lunch catering provided through Oxfordshire County Council for enrolled pupils, billed weekly via ParentPay.
• Premises Hire Hiring of school facilities (classrooms, halls, grounds) to external organizations for events and activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted Good rating (May 2023) demonstrating good quality education
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• uKidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership starting February 2026 to provide holiday camp childcare services directly at the school. uKids is renowned for creating engaging, stimulating activities. Designed to offer high-quality childcare within familiar school setting during holiday periods, providing valuable support for working families.
• St Mary and St John ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong relationship with the church providing Christian ethos foundation. Church team regularly leads whole school celebrations. Vicar (Revd Martha Weatherill) serves as Foundation Governor. Church located on Cowley Road.
• Comper Foundation Stage SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerfeeder school relationship for children transitioning from early years education. Historically shared Hertford Street site with Key Stage 1 before consolidation at Meadow Lane.
• Oxford Spires AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain secondary school feeder for students graduating from Year 6. Children visit for transition activities.
• Cheney SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative secondary school option for Year 6 leavers.
• Woodlands Centre (Wales)minorOthersYear 6 residential trip venue providing outdoor activities including canoeing, climbing, abseiling, mountain walking, orienteering and caving.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Large non-profit group operating both state-funded and independent schools across the UK. Comparable as a provider of primary education with mixed funding model and breadth of enrichment programming.
• Reach2 Academy Trust: One of the largest primary-specialist multi-academy trusts in England operating dozens of primary schools with similar demographics to SSMJ. Comparable as a scaled operator of primary school provision with comparable regulatory exposure to Ofsted.
• Oasis Community Learning: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England, including community-embedded schools with wraparound care. Comparable as a scaled primary education provider serving diverse communities with government per-pupil funding.
• Ark Schools: Education charity operating primary and secondary academies across the UK with a focus on inclusive education in diverse communities. Comparable in primary education provision, inclusion ethos, and government per-pupil funding exposure.
• Harris Federation: Major multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across London and southern England with strong enrichment programs. Comparable in operating primary education at scale with community focus and government funding.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across northern and central England with focus on school improvement. Comparable as a primary education provider reliant on government funding with diversified enrichment offerings.

Others

• 2Simple (Purple Mash): Provider of the Purple Mash remote learning platform that SSMJ uses for homework and isolation provision. Ecosystem enabler — comparable as an educational technology provider supporting primary school delivery.
• ParentPay: Online payment platform used by the school for meals, trips, and fees. Ecosystem enabler — comparable as a payments infrastructure provider for UK primary schools rather than a direct competitor.
• Arbor Education: Provider of the Arbor school management information system that the school uses for administration, attendance, and student records. Adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable as a technology enabler for the school's operations rather than as a competitor.

Direct peers

• Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust: The Church of England multi-academy trust covering the Diocese of Oxford, which manages many Church of England primary schools in the same region as SSMJ. Most directly comparable as a CE-affiliated primary education provider in the Oxford area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61557011741611
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssmj_primary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssmj

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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