Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
99
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 112 places).
Ofsted has rated Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nichola Stevenson, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13161st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 11 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 6AQ |
| Headteacher | Nichola Stevenson |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 112 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13161st of 13,686
Nationally
1963rd of 2,034
In South East
44th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
42
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 6AQ
Journey to School
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