St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Woods, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11985th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 45 in Cherwell.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 19 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Mary's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 2EG |
| Headteacher | Victoria Woods |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.6% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
11985th of 13,686
Nationally
1792nd of 2,034
In South East
41st of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
43%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
69
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 2EG
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury
Cherwell, OX16 2EG
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