The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 908
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Sean Masterson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWykham Park
Secondary · Very close
Futures Institute Banbury
Secondary · Very close
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 793m away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 860m away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 869m away
Queensway School
Primary · 1.0km away
St John's Priory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form currently has 908 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form take?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is in Banbury, OX16 9DG, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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