The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
19% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Horbury-Jakeman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Brantwood Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9NF
Town setting
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Harriers Banbury Academy
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Futures Institute Banbury
Secondary · 710m away
Wykham Park
Secondary · 745m away
St John's Priory School
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English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 815m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 964m away
Questions parents ask
What is Queensway School's Ofsted rating?
Queensway School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queensway School?
Queensway School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queensway School take?
Queensway School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queensway School?
Queensway School is in Banbury, OX16 9NF, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queensway School have a sixth form?
No, Queensway School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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