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Sibford School
Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL, Oxfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
396
Capacity
450
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Quaker
Summary
With a diverse age range from 3 to 18 and a total of 396 pupils, this school offers a supportive environment for students. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score stands at 40.6 and 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly given the low EBacc entry rate of 8%. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to nurturing individual potential, although academic performance metrics suggest a need for further enhancement.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | No UK data |
Location
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52.03132, -1.47949 · OX15 5QL
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123278
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.sibfordschool.co.uk
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What is Sibford School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Sibford School a good school?
Sibford School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sibford School in GCSEs?
Sibford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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