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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2EG, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for expected standards. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be some limitations in local resources or community engagement.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2022Quality 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other37.8%
White British21.8%
Asian Pakistani13.3%
Black African9.8%
Asian Indian5.3%
Other3.1%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Location
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52.06481, -1.33943 · OX16 2EG
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN144872
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2022.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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