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
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.
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.
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- Part of the Glyn Academies Trust (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- Add to Favourites (other)
- Ofsted (other)
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- Our Curriculum (other)
- Wraparound Care (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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