At the time when education became compulsory in the late nineteenth century, the population of New Hinksey was rising rapidly, and appeals were launched throughout the city to help provide new accommodation for the growing number of children.
Ours was the first school in South Oxford, with first mentions in 1870. In 1892 a dedicated building was erected on Vicarage Lane, more or less exactly on the site of the present school. By 1900 the average daily attendance at the school was as many as 360.
The church of St John the Evangelist was built in 1900 literally next door to the school. Both church and school have close contact today: indeed, their doors are always open. Please click on the link below to find out more about the church: