St John's Catholic Primary School
Avocet Way, Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, OX16 9YAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Banbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 24th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 28 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 10 May 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of St John's Catholic Primary School and all that it stands for. They are keen to explain the school values and what it means to 'love one another'. Pupils show respect and thoughtfulness around the school. Bullying is rare. Staff resolve any cases quickly and effectively. Pupils know this and are confident to turn to them if needed. Pupils behave well, rising to meet leaders' high aspirations in lessons and during social time. They work hard and focus well on their learning. Pupils help each other when they occasionally fall short of their intentions, showing resilience and reflecting calmly about how they can learn from any mistakes. Pupils are happy to attend school. They join in the wide range of learning and extra- curricular activities with energy and enthusiasm. From Reception Year onwards, pupils are encouraged to try new things, explore the unfamiliar and develop new skills. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported to join in with these enriching experiences, including residential trips. Pupils relish the wide range of clubs ranging from sports to sewing. Parents and carers are also positive about this happy school, many describing it as a 'lovely school'.
What the school should improve
- The teaching of the revised curriculum is not yet developed to meet the needs of all pupils. This means that some pupils can struggle to secure knowledge in a minority of subjects. Leaders need to focus on developing teachers' knowledge of how to adapt the curriculum so that it meets the needs of all pupils.
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum thinking does not yet link important knowledge between different topics. This means that pupils do not build a deep enough understanding of important concepts in these subjects. Leaders need to refine curriculum thinking so the curriculum re-visits and further embeds important knowledge across topics.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| St John's Priory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Longford Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire McGeehan
- Phone
- 01295263740
- Address
- Avocet Way, Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, OX16 9YA
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 147898
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.