Hanwell Fields Community School
Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1EROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hanwell Fields Community School is a primary school in Banbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 27th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 3 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils thrive in this nurturing school. Compassion and kindness are at the heart of the school community. Pupils know that they are safe and there is always an adult who helps them if they have any worries. The school values, such as 'respect', 'enthusiasm' and 'creativity' are demonstrated often by pupils, including the youngest children who are excited to share and discuss what they have learned. The school sets high expectations of pupils academically. Pupils understand the importance of achievement and aspiration. They value hard work and achieve well. Pupils know that the school rules and routines keep them safe and prepare them well for life beyond school. They act with maturity during playtimes, with pupil leaders ably reinforcing positive behaviours such as 'calm corridors' and 'star sitting'. An excellent programme of enrichment and wider development ensures pupils have opportunities to flourish and find new interests. They are proud of their school and enjoy representing it during inter-school tournaments, such as rugby, orienteering or the popular 'Story Slam'. Pupils develop into responsible and confident young people, ready for their next steps. They, rightly, know that 'the school gives us all the education that we need'.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, staff do not check what pupils know and understand as effectively as they could. This means that some pupils do not have as much opportunity to practice using and embedding new knowledge. Additionally, when only the most confident pupils are asked to respond during class discussions, misunderstandings held by pupils are missed more easily and not addressed as rapidly as they could be. The school should ensure that staff consistently and systematically check what pupils have understood when introducing new knowledge or checking prior learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
454 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hanwell Fields Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Fields Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Hill View Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| William Morris Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Pearson
- Phone
- 01295709583
- Address
- Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 137910
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.