The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Gordon-Weeks
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Merton Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 369m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Priory School
Independent · 1.3km away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Futures Institute Banbury
Secondary · 1.9km away
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dashwood Banbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dashwood Banbury Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dashwood Banbury Academy?
Dashwood Banbury Academy currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dashwood Banbury Academy take?
Dashwood Banbury Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dashwood Banbury Academy?
Dashwood Banbury Academy is in Banbury, OX16 4RX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dashwood Banbury Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dashwood Banbury Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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