St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

URN: 144872 • Banbury OX16 2EG

Overview

Name
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
URN
144872
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Victoria Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01295263026
Website
Visit
Address
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury OX16 2EG

Summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is an academy converter with a mixed-gender enrollment of 225 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. Established in 1705, it serves a diverse community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing truth, compassion, and resilience, inspired by the biblical story of The Prodigal Son.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to nurture creativity and character development, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive tailored support to achieve their potential. The school maintains a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and offers various extracurricular activities, including sports and after-school clubs.

St Mary's is part of the Oxford Diocesan School Trust and collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school has received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED, highlighting its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among pupils. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange visits to learn more about the school's offerings.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
225
Boys
116
Girls
109
FSM %
27.60
Open date
2017-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 225 116 109 210 27.60
2024-09-11 221 118 103 210 29.70
2023-09-11 209 108 101 210 28.70
2022-09-11 209 108 101 210 28.70
2021-09-11 205 105 100 210 24.90
2020-09-11 204 109 95 210 14.40

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