Harriers Banbury Academy
92%
Capacity
421
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Harriers Banbury Academy
Harriers Banbury Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Harriers Banbury Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Rabiasz, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8267th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Harriers Banbury Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 34 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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 Harriers Banbury Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Harriers 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Harriers View, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 9JW |
| Headteacher | Matthew Rabiasz |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 460 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8267th of 13,686
Nationally
1222nd of 2,034
In South East
28th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
121
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harriers View, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 9JW
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