St John's Catholic Primary School
URN: 147898 • Banbury OX16 9YA
Overview
- Name
- St John's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 147898
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Bingham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01295263740
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Avocet Way, Banbury OX16 9YA
Summary
St John's Catholic Primary School, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 228 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by its ethos of love, respect, and compassion, as encapsulated in its motto, "Love one another as I have loved you." This principle informs all aspects of school life, encouraging students to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to develop inquisitive minds and promote lifelong learning. The school aims to challenge students to reach their full potential across all subjects while instilling high self-esteem and respect for themselves and others. The integration of Gospel values and the Catholic School Pupil Profile into daily activities reinforces the school's commitment to character development.
St John's actively engages with parents, the parish, and the wider community to support each child's growth. The school offers various resources, including policies and performance reports, to keep families informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to develop inquisitive minds and promote lifelong learning. The school aims to challenge students to reach their full potential across all subjects while instilling high self-esteem and respect for themselves and others. The integration of Gospel values and the Catholic School Pupil Profile into daily activities reinforces the school's commitment to character development.
St John's actively engages with parents, the parish, and the wider community to support each child's growth. The school offers various resources, including policies and performance reports, to keep families informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN & Inclusion (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
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
- 228
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 113 | 115 | 210 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 210 | 10.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 | 92 | 83 | 210 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 175 | 92 | 83 | 210 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 186 | 102 | 84 | 315 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 315 |
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