St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2EG |
| Phone | 01295263026 |
| Reference Number | 144872 |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School has been recognized for its overall good performance in various areas including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, leadership, management, and early years provision. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with strong community support and effective relationships among students and staff. Although pupils enjoy their learning experiences and feel safe, there is an acknowledgment of variability in teacher subject knowledge, which affects some aspects of learning, particularly in mathematics and PSHE. This is the school's first inspection since converting to an academy and reflects a growing school population, including diverse backgrounds.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.56%
Girls: 48.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 70.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 37.8% |
| White, British | 21.8% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School, Banbury | |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and character growth.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
- Positive relationships fostered among pupils, promoting a sense of belonging.
- High parental support and satisfaction with the school's approach.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent challenge and planning in mathematics lessons.
- Variable teacher subject knowledge affecting long-term learning in PSHE.
- Occasional poor behavior that slows down teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.6 | ||
| Writing | 3.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John's Priory School
St John's Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5HX |
0.51 miles |
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Harriers Banbury Academy
Harriers View, Bloxham Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9JW |
0.6 miles |
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Hill View Primary School
Hill View Crescent, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1DN |
0.69 miles |
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Dashwood Banbury Academy
Merton Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX |
0.74 miles |
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Orchard Fields Community School
Edmunds Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0QT |
0.83 miles |
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Queensway School
Brantwood Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9NF |
0.84 miles |
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Overthorpe Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4SB |
0.85 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET |
0.91 miles |
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Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Ferriston, Hardwick School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE |
0.95 miles |
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Hanwell Fields Community School
Rotary Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1ER |
0.96 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School
Avocet Way, Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YA |
1.08 miles |
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William Morris Primary School
Bretch Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UZ |
1.08 miles |
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The Grange Community Primary School
Avocet Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YA |
1.11 miles |
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Cherry Fields Primary School
Wardington Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2DF |
1.43 miles |
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Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN |
1.69 miles |
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Longford Park Primary School
Longford Park Road, Bodicote, Longford Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4FU |
1.86 miles |
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Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
School Lane, North Newington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AQ |
2.22 miles |
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Wroxton Church of England Primary School
Lampitts Green, Wroxton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6QJ |
2.68 miles |
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Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2PD |
2.87 miles |
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Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy
37 Thorpe Road, Chacombe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2JA |
3.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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English Language Training
49 Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AH |
0.6 miles |
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Frank Wise School
Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9RL |
0.71 miles |
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Futures Institute Banbury
Ruskin Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9HY |
1.02 miles |
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Wykham Park
Ruskin Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9HY |
1.07 miles |
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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG |
1.14 miles |
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North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD |
1.31 miles |
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Tudor Hall School
Wykham Park, Banbury, OX16 9UR |
1.98 miles |
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Bloxham Grove Academy
Bloxham Grove Road, Banbury, OX15 4UL |
2.78 miles |
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The Warriner School
Banbury Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4LJ |
2.88 miles |
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Chenderit School
Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2QR |
3.14 miles |
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Bloxham School
Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4PE |
3.26 miles |