The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 832
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carly Berry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ruskin Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFutures Institute Banbury
Secondary · Very close
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Secondary · Very close
Queensway School
Primary · 745m away
Harriers Banbury Academy
Primary · 755m away
English Language Training
Miscellaneous · 802m away
St John's Priory School
Independent · 922m away
St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Frank Wise School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wykham Park a selective school?
No. Wykham Park is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wykham Park's Ofsted rating?
Wykham Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wykham Park?
Wykham Park currently has 832 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wykham Park take?
Wykham Park caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wykham Park?
Wykham Park is in Banbury, OX16 9HY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wykham Park have a sixth form?
Yes, Wykham Park has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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