Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Ferriston, Hardwick School, Banbury, OX16 1XEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Banbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 15th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 23 October 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 September 2024
Pupils at Hardwick School demonstrate the values of 'aim high, be safe, be kind, inspire others and have pride'. These values drive decision-making in all areas of the school. Pupils benefit from the school's high ambitions and expectations. Pupils do not give up when they learn new things or encounter challenges. They keep going for sustained periods of time. As a result, pupils achieve well, especially in writing and mathematics. The school is a happy place to be. Pupils love attending and are eager to learn. Pupils have warm, mutually respectful relationships with everyone in the school. Staff help pupils to recognise their emotions so they can manage them well. Pupils are considerate and calm. A sense of kindness and care permeates the school. Social times are harmonious because pupils take care of each other and their environment. They enjoy playtimes and help each other to use the equipment provided for them. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that develop their character, for example leadership roles, such as play leaders and being part of the pupil leadership team. These help pupils learn respect and tolerance towards others.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not use assessment to check pupils' understanding well enough. This means that some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure that teachers quickly identify and then address any misunderstandings or gaps in knowledge that pupils may have.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
249 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
| William Morris Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Taylor
- Phone
- 01295258355
- Address
- Ferriston, Hardwick School, Banbury, OX16 1XE
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 146810
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.