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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Fiennes Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0ET, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 8% of pupils reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% expressing they would recommend the school, suggesting a generally positive but potentially variable experience among families.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child makes good progress
93%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School keeps me informed
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.9%
White Other18.1%
Black African17.6%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Mixed W+B African4.3%
Asian Other4.3%
Black Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.06146, -1.36022 · OX16 0ET
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN141155
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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