Futures Institute Banbury
URN: 140886 • Banbury OX16 9HY
Overview
- Name
- Futures Institute Banbury
- URN
- 140886
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Ingham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01295257942
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ruskin Road, Banbury OX16 9HY
Summary
Futures Institute Banbury is a small, mixed secondary school located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, catering to students aged 14-19. With a current enrolment of 121 pupils and a capacity of 300, the school focuses on providing a tailored educational experience, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future careers in a technical and digital world, with strong links to local businesses and industries.
The school prides itself on fostering employability skills alongside academic qualifications, ensuring that students are equipped with both the knowledge and the "power skills" sought by employers. Futures Institute Banbury has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with an "Outstanding" provision for its sixth form. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities, including events aimed at inspiring young girls in STEM fields.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school and participate in open evenings to learn more about the curriculum and the supportive learning environment. The school aims to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for further education and successful careers.
The school prides itself on fostering employability skills alongside academic qualifications, ensuring that students are equipped with both the knowledge and the "power skills" sought by employers. Futures Institute Banbury has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with an "Outstanding" provision for its sixth form. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities, including events aimed at inspiring young girls in STEM fields.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school and participate in open evenings to learn more about the curriculum and the supportive learning environment. The school aims to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for further education and successful careers.
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- Assessment Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Warriner School (64.4)
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form (61.4)
- Chenderit School (59.4)
- North Oxfordshire Academy (51.8)
- Wykham Park (50.1)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 14 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- 31.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 96 | 25 | 300 | 31.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 122 | 87 | 35 | 300 | 27.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | 86 | 34 | 300 | 20.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | 86 | 34 | 300 | 20.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 83 | 30 | 300 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 61 | 25 | 300 | 13.10 |
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