Hornton Primary School
110%
Capacity
115
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Hornton Primary School
Hornton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 115 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hornton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Whitehouse, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% 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 40th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 45 in Cherwell.
Hornton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 19 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Hornton Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hornton Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Hornton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 6BZ |
| Headteacher | Wendy Whitehouse |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 115 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.5% |
| School Capacity | 115 / 105 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
40th of 13,686
Nationally
6th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
100%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 6BZ
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