The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Lutas-Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2DR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Greatworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greatworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greatworth Primary School?
Greatworth Primary School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greatworth Primary School take?
Greatworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Greatworth Primary School?
Greatworth Primary School is in Banbury, OX17 2DR, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greatworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Greatworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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