The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE WARRINER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, North Newington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 2.1km away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Orchard Fields Community School
Primary · 2.3km away
North Oxfordshire Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Tudor Hall School
Independent · 2.8km away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is in Banbury, OX15 6AQ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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