Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
URN: 141146 • Banbury OX16 9DG
Overview
- Name
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
- URN
- 141146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Niamh Dolan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01295264216
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Addison Road, Banbury OX16 9DG
Summary
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 908 students, exceeding its capacity of 847. The school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, which aims to promote Catholic education and values within the community. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022, the school has a rich history and is committed to expanding its facilities and offerings in the coming years.
The curriculum at Blessed George Napier is designed to support the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school prioritises student wellbeing and offers various support mechanisms, including a dedicated team for special educational needs and pupil premium initiatives.
Parents can access a range of information about school policies, exam results, and performance through the school's website. The governing body, comprised of appointed members, oversees the school's operations, ensuring adherence to educational standards and the promotion of a nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at Blessed George Napier is designed to support the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school prioritises student wellbeing and offers various support mechanisms, including a dedicated team for special educational needs and pupil premium initiatives.
Parents can access a range of information about school policies, exam results, and performance through the school's website. The governing body, comprised of appointed members, oversees the school's operations, ensuring adherence to educational standards and the promotion of a nurturing environment for all students.
Useful links
- Trustee and Governors’ Information and Duties (governance)
- BGN Senior Leadership (sen)
- SEND, Equality and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Curriculum (calendar)
- Key Events in the Liturgical Year (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Warriner School (64.4)
- Chenderit School (59.4)
- North Oxfordshire Academy (51.8)
- Wykham Park (50.1)
- Futures Institute Banbury (47.4)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Capacity
- 847
- Pupils
- 908
- Boys
- 453
- Girls
- 455
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- 2014-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 908 | 453 | 455 | 847 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 879 | 432 | 447 | 847 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 881 | 429 | 452 | 847 | 7.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 881 | 429 | 452 | 847 | 7.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 888 | 425 | 463 | 847 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 861 | 415 | 446 | 847 | 6.70 |
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