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Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School

Cherwell, OX15 4BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,296
of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School

Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School sits within the Oxfordshire local authority, a large county with 242 primary schools. In the Cherwell district, it ranks 29th out of 45 schools, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate area. Nationally, it sits around the 60th percentile among all primary schools. The top-performing peers in the local authority — Hornton Primary School, Longworth Primary School, and Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School — all achieved perfect or near-perfect ranking scores, setting a high bar. For families prioritising an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest such school is Longford Park Primary School, just 0.8 kilometres away. Bishop Loveday itself has held a Good rating since its most recent graded inspection in October 2021, a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Requires Improvement across both leadership and overall effectiveness.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWhite Post Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 4BN
HeadteacherDominique Loader
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils420
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity420 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersNetballCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School

Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.