Dashwood Banbury Academy
100%
Capacity
466
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Dashwood Banbury Academy
Dashwood Banbury Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 466 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 466 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dashwood Banbury Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Gordon-Weeks, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1208th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Dashwood Banbury Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dashwood Banbury Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Netball, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Dashwood Banbury Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Merton Street, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 4RX |
| Headteacher | Sarah Gordon-Weeks |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 466 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.4% |
| School Capacity | 466 / 466 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1208th of 13,686
Nationally
155th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
82%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Merton Street, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 4RX
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