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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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