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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
908
Capacity
847
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 36% nationally. A commendable 75% of students progress to university, although only 19% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the percentage of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths is lower at 42%, the overall environment appears supportive, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 59% of schools.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| 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%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| 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%. | 27% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.0%
White Other20.6%
Asian Indian8.6%
Asian Other6.3%
Black African6.1%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.04839, -1.34088 · OX16 9DG
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN141146
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form a good school?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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