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Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

West Northamptonshire, OX17 2PDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#4,060
of 13,686 nationally

About Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

Middleton Cheney Primary Academy sits comfortably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 70% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to 63% across West Northamptonshire. That seven-point gap places the school in the top third of primary schools in the area, ranked 42nd out of 147. The school's maths scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 87% of pupils meeting the expected standard, well ahead of typical LA figures. Reading and writing also hold up well, with 81% and 74% respectively hitting the expected mark. At the higher standard, the picture is more mixed — 42% of pupils achieved greater depth in reading, but only 4% did so in writing and the same percentage in the combined measure. Still, the overall picture is one of solid, above-average performance that should reassure parents looking for a primary that delivers consistently above the local norm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2PD
HeadteacherTheresa Hillier
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils348
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity348 / 397 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: mcpa.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Middleton Cheney Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.