St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
350
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
St Leonard's 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 350 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Leonard's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Debus, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10401st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 45 in Cherwell.
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 44 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Leonard's 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 | Overthorpe Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 4SB |
| Headteacher | Caroline Debus |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 350 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 350 / 420 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10401st of 13,686
Nationally
1559th of 2,034
In South East
38th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
51%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Overthorpe Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 4SB
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