The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 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
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE WARRINER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dominique Loader (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongford Park Primary School
Primary · 757m away
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wykham Park
Secondary · 1.4km away
Futures Institute Banbury
Secondary · 1.4km away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 1.8km away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St John's Priory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School is in Banbury, OX15 4BN, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Loveday 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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