William Morris Primary School

URN: 142409 • Banbury OX16 0UZ

Overview

Name
William Morris Primary School
URN
142409
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
GLF SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
65.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alastair Johns (since 2025)
Telephone
01295258224
Website
Visit
Address
Bretch Hill, Banbury OX16 0UZ

Summary

William Morris Primary School, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is a mixed academy sponsored by the Glyn Academies Trust, catering to 234 pupils with a capacity of 175. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to be polite and friendly. With a focus on inclusivity and community values, William Morris aims to provide a supportive atmosphere for all students.

The school follows a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum, which is designed to engage students in a rich array of activities that promote creativity and critical thinking. Recent initiatives include various educational trips, such as visits to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and the Oxford Natural History Museum, enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.

William Morris Primary also emphasizes parental involvement through its Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) and offers wraparound care to support families. The school has achieved the School Games Gold Award for two consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to promoting physical education and overall student well-being.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GLF SCHOOLS
Capacity
175
Pupils
234
Boys
122
Girls
112
FSM %
24.00
Open date
2016-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-09-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 234 122 112 175 24.00
2024-09-11 221 118 103 175 22.30
2023-09-11 198 103 95 175 28.90
2022-09-11 198 103 95 175 28.90
2021-09-11 181 98 83 175 28.80
2020-09-11 150 89 61 175 16.70

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