The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Quaker school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
35% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 88%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Evans (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sibford School?
Sibford School currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sibford School take?
Sibford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Sibford School?
Sibford School is in Banbury, OX15 5QL, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sibford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sibford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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