Hook Norton Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
273
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Hook Norton Church of England Primary School
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 273 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hook Norton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher N Crouch, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 623rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 45 in Cherwell.
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 26 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 Hook Norton Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Hook Norton 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sibford Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 5JS |
| Headteacher | N Crouch |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 273 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 273 / 315 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
623rd of 13,686
Nationally
83rd of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
86%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sibford Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 5JS
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