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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors Meetings (governance)
- Governors > (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Click here to read the full OFSTED Report (download)
- Click here to read the latest whole school newsletter (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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