The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Woods (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Priory School
Independent · 825m away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 973m away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 973m away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Frank Wise School
Special school · 1.1km away
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Orchard Fields Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queensway School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is in Banbury, OX16 2EG, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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