St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Fiennes Road, Banbury, OX16 0ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury is a primary school in Banbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 17th of 32 primary schools in Banbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 23 June 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 7 May 2025
Pupils are proud to attend this happy school where they are cared for and known as individuals by staff. They feel safe and know that if they are worried about anything, there is a member of staff who will listen to them. Most pupils agree that 'this is a kind school where everyone is friendly'. The school has high expectations for pupils' education and provides them with a well-constructed curriculum. Although key stage 2 published outcomes in 2024 were not as strong as those achieved by pupils nationally, current pupils are progressing through the curriculum successfully. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons. Where any pupils need help, staff take prompt action to support them to access learning in a bespoke provision. Pupils respect people from different cultures and backgrounds. They view diversity and tolerance as strengths of the school. Opportunities to celebrate people's differences, such as 'Citizens of the World' week, contribute to pupils understanding of the community they live in. The school provides many enriching and exciting experiences which enhance pupils' learning. Pupils visit local landmarks and meet with visitors to the school. Pupils benefit from after-school clubs such as dance, rugby and languages. Pupils look forward to being 'story seekers' who help younger pupils develop their reading skills.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the important knowledge that pupils should learn has not been clearly identified. In these instances, teaching does not focus as sharply on supporting pupils to achieve the intended curriculum goals. As a result, some pupils struggle to recall important knowledge which they need to know well. The school should make sure that the curriculum in all subjects is well sequenced, and that staff check and help pupils embed the important knowledge they need to secure.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Fields Community School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| William Morris Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Queensway School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Clare Smith
- Phone
- 01295264284
- Address
- Fiennes Road, Banbury, OX16 0ET
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 141155
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.