St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
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Capacity
210
Pupils
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Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Smith, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13306th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 45 in Cherwell.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 19 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 71% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fiennes Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 0ET |
| Headteacher | Clare Smith |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.2% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)
13306th of 13,686
Nationally
1984th of 2,034
In South East
45th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
29%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
29%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
14 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
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Contact Information
Fiennes Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 0ET
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