Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
420
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
Bishop Loveday 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 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dominique Loader, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8296th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 157 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Bishop Loveday 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 | White Post Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 4BN |
| Headteacher | Dominique Loader |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8296th of 13,686
Nationally
1227th of 2,034
In South East
29th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
58%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
157
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
White Post Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 4BN
Journey to School
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