St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

URN: 141155 • Banbury OX16 0ET

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
URN
141155
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
47.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01295264284
Website
Visit
Address
Fiennes Road, Banbury OX16 0ET

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 210 pupils, matching its capacity. The school welcomes applications from all families, regardless of faith, and operates under the guidance of an Academy Committee responsible for admissions. Children are admitted to the Reception class in the September following their fourth birthday, with a structured admissions process in place.

The school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, encouraging a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Parents are required to submit a Supplementary Information Form along with evidence of Catholic Baptism for applications within the Catholic category. The school also accommodates in-year applications, allowing families to apply for places at any time throughout the academic year.

St Joseph's is committed to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on the personal and academic development of each child. The school fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring that all children thrive in a nurturing and engaging atmosphere. For further information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
210
Pupils
210
Boys
117
Girls
93
FSM %
27.20
Open date
2014-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 210 117 93 210 27.20
2024-09-11 210 114 96 210 27.10
2023-09-11 208 107 101 210 25.40
2022-09-11 208 107 101 210 25.40
2021-09-11 221 113 108 210 21.50
2020-09-11 210 104 106 210 15.00

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