The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- PRIME7 MAT
- Head
- Miss Theresa Hillier (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2PD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Middleton Cheney Primary Academy?
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middleton Cheney Primary Academy take?
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middleton Cheney Primary Academy?
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is in Banbury, OX17 2PD, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middleton Cheney Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Middleton Cheney Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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