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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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