Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School
Aynho Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Banbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 19th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 September 2014, report published 10 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Parents are rightly effusive about the transformation they have seen, with one describing the school as being 'worlds apart' from the recent past, with 'a positive, happy and settled atmosphere'. The culture has been reset so that, as another parent explained, there is 'kindness, but with clear boundaries and expectations' from early years upwards. The mutually agreed school values of courage, responsibility and compassion set the tone and permeate daily life. Classrooms are calm and industrious. Typically, pupils listen carefully and work hard, building their knowledge and skills over time. They learn to have a go and keep trying. A range of activities beyond the classroom gives pupils opportunities to try new things or become more proficient. Much-anticipated outdoor activities take them out of their comfort zone and teach important life skills. Sporting events with other schools are popular. Pupils develop the confidence to do the right thing, and 'stand firm', for themselves and others in and beyond school. When occasionally needed, a gentle reminder to make a better choice invariably does the trick. Pupils are at ease talking about difference and the importance of treating everyone equally and with respect. Older pupils take their various leadership responsibilities and contributions to school life seriously.
What the school should improve
- Work to review the progression of pupils' knowledge and skills in writing is fairly recent. Standards at the end of key stage 2 are not as strong as in reading and mathematics. The school should keep a close eye on teaching and the quality of pupils' writing to be assured that its plan is having the intended impact as pupils move through the school.
- Training to upskill all staff as teachers of pupils with SEND has only been prioritised in the last 18 months. As yet, the school's ambition for these pupils' achievement is not fully realised. The school should make sure it implements its plans to monitor provision for pupils with SEND and its impact carefully, making adjustments as needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
260 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Kings Sutton Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| The Grange Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Veness
- Phone
- 01295810497
- Address
- Aynho Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3NH
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 147716
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.