Greatworth Primary School
Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Greatworth Primary School is a primary school in Banbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 12th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Greatworth Primary School is a friendly and caring community. Everyone knows each other and gets on well. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They thrive on positive relationships with staff and respond well to the great trust placed in them. The school is a hive of activity, and pupils are eager to get there each day. The school's hallmark is the wide range of memorable experiences provided for pupils. Pupils often visit museums and galleries. Older pupils enjoy adventurous residential visits. There are several sports clubs, and all pupils can represent the school in events. Pupils are inspired to produce high-quality artwork. Many are passionate about the performing arts. Pupils enjoy singing and drama. They can learn to play string instruments and more. The popular performing arts evening allows pupils to show off their talents. Pupils are empowered to organise their own clubs. At lunchtimes, pupils practise dance routines, sports activities or create artwork. Pupils learn to be responsible. They set up and tidy the hall at lunchtimes. Older pupils sit with younger ones to model good table manners. Pupils grow into confident individuals here. Through an ambitious curriculum, they achieve well. When they leave, pupils are well prepared for secondary school.
What the school should improve
- The learning activities set for pupils do not consistently help them effectively learn the school's ambitious curriculum. As a result, some pupils are not learning the knowledge that was intended. The school should ensure that learning activities support pupils to achieve well.
- The school has not ensured that pupils' learning is checked and responded to consistently well. Sometimes, instances where pupils have misconceptions or further knowledge are not responded to. The teaching and activities given to pupils are not adapted accordingly. This limits learning. The school should ensure that pupils' knowledge is checked and responded to consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Greatworth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farthinghoe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Helmdon Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Culworth Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| The Radstone Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Cheney Primary Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lesley Lutas-Brown
- Phone
- 01295711456
- Address
- Helmdon Road, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DR
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 121822
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.