The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Ms Heidi Dennison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Fields Community School
Primary · 324m away
Queensway School
Primary · 383m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 647m away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 753m away
St John's Priory School
Independent · 854m away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 927m away
Futures Institute Banbury
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wykham Park
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Frank Wise School's Ofsted rating?
Frank Wise School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frank Wise School?
Frank Wise School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frank Wise School take?
Frank Wise School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Frank Wise School?
Frank Wise School is in Banbury, OX16 9RL, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frank Wise School have a sixth form?
Yes, Frank Wise School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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