Dashwood Banbury Academy
URN: 138501 • Banbury OX16 4RX
Overview
- Name
- Dashwood Banbury Academy
- URN
- 138501
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Gordon-Weeks (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01295263240
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Merton Street, Banbury OX16 4RX
Summary
Dashwood Banbury Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 466 pupils, matching its capacity. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values and ethos. The Principal, who has been with the school for 14 years, emphasizes a strong dedication to the welfare and development of all students and their families.
The curriculum at Dashwood is designed to foster applied learning and personal growth, incorporating the Aspiration Principles and a variety of subjects. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and cultural programs, to enhance students' educational experiences. There is a focus on pupil leadership and well-being, ensuring that children are supported both academically and socially.
Community engagement is a priority, with initiatives like the Dashwood Action Committee, which includes parents and staff working together to address school issues and enhance the learning environment. The school also provides resources for safeguarding and online safety, reflecting its commitment to the holistic development of its pupils.
The curriculum at Dashwood is designed to foster applied learning and personal growth, incorporating the Aspiration Principles and a variety of subjects. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and cultural programs, to enhance students' educational experiences. There is a focus on pupil leadership and well-being, ensuring that children are supported both academically and socially.
Community engagement is a priority, with initiatives like the Dashwood Action Committee, which includes parents and staff working together to address school issues and enhance the learning environment. The school also provides resources for safeguarding and online safety, reflecting its commitment to the holistic development of its pupils.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- 06 May 2025 News May half-term football camp (other)
- Term Dates 2024-2025 (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 466
- Pupils
- 466
- Boys
- 243
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 466 | 243 | 223 | 466 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 458 | 233 | 225 | 466 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 434 | 235 | 199 | 466 | 28.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 434 | 235 | 199 | 466 | 28.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 431 | 241 | 190 | 466 | 25.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 426 | 231 | 195 | 466 | 12.50 |
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