The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 9% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
9%
-53.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Pitts-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Charlton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3DN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School?
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School take?
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School?
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School is in Banbury, OX17 3DN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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