Educational Establishments

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

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Headteacher Niamh Dolan
Address Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Addison Road

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9DG
Website http://www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk
Telephone 01295264216
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Birmingham
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 847
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 869 (413 / 456)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.50%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Michael Willis Chair of Local Governing Body 23/05/2023 26/04/2025 Appointed by academy members
Niamh Dolan Local Governor 01/12/2020 30/11/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nina Henderson-Andrade Local Governor 05/05/2021 04/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Heywood Local Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Agnes Hume Local Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Anita Mutton Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Paul Nosal Local Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Marian Scigulinsky Local Governor 15/07/2022 14/07/2026 Appointed by academy members
Dashwood Banbury Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah Gordon-Weeks
Address Dashwood Banbury Academy
Merton Street

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 4RX
Website www.dashwood-aspirations.org
Telephone 01295263240
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 466
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 439 (223 / 216)
Percentage Free School Meals 26.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Mandy Lancy Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 22/03/2022 21/03/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Fokuo Achamfour-Yeboah Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Barton Shared Local Governor - Establishment 23/01/2023 22/01/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Carly Berry Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Helen Camilleri Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2020 31/10/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Stephanie Coley Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sarah Gordon-Weeks Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ben Halliwell Shared Local Governor - Establishment 23/01/2023 22/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Julia Ingham Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Stephen Kenning Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Paula Kenning Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
James Pomeroy Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Jeffery Quaye OBE Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr John Reece Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
English Language Training

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Headteacher
Address English Language Training
49 Oxford Road

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9AH
Website
Telephone
Type of Establishment Miscellaneous (Other types)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 16 - 99)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Frank Wise School

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Headteacher Ms Heidi Dennison
Address Frank Wise School
Hornbeam Close

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9RL
Website http://www.frankwise.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone 01295263520
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 117
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 121 (83 / 38)
Percentage Free School Meals 37.6%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Shirley Gelleburn Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 30/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Natalie Dayer Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Roz Holden Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by parents
Theresa Mayne Governor 01/09/2011 06/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew McHugh Governor 25/07/2018 24/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rebecca Prinsloo Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rebekah Zammett Governor 30/01/2017 06/03/2026 Elected by parents
Hanwell Fields Community School

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Headteacher Mr Alex Pearson
Address Hanwell Fields Community School
Rotary Way

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1ER
Website www.hanwellfieldscommunityschool.org.uk/
Telephone 01295709583
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 382
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 451 (227 / 224)
Percentage Free School Meals 19.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Lister Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2013 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Hardwick Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Hannah Zebrowski
Address Hardwick Primary School
Ferriston

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1XE
Website http://www.hardwickschool.org
Telephone 01295258355
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 233 (113 / 120)
Percentage Free School Meals 22.1%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Sarah Deacon Chair of Local Governing Body 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Joanne Lois Capell Local Governor 14/05/2023 13/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Keith Clement-Drew Local Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Deacon Local Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Jarman Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Abdulruzzaaq (Razzi) Karim Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kathryn Turner Local Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Muhammad Usama Local Governor 14/04/2023 13/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Hill View Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Claire Ferens
Address Hill View Primary School
Hill View Crescent

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 1DN
Website www.hillview-school.co.uk/
Telephone 01295251205
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 670
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 491 (266 / 225)
Percentage Free School Meals 30.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Queensway School

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah Horbury-Jakeman
Address Queensway School
Queensway

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9NF
Website www.queensway.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone 01295251631
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 430 (211 / 219)
Percentage Free School Meals 21.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr John Riches Chair of Governors 25/01/2022 25/01/2025 Elected by parents
St John's Catholic Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Maureen Collier
Address St John's Catholic Primary School
Avocet Way
Chatsworth Drive
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9YA
Website https://www.st-johns-banbury.oxon.sch.uk/
Telephone 01295263740
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Birmingham
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 175 (92 / 83)
Percentage Free School Meals 15.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Michelle Bedford Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr James Chivenga Local Governor 10/02/2022 09/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maureen Collier Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by academy members
Reverend Phillip Harrop Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Philippa Moggridge Local Governor 20/01/2023 19/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tinelly Sambo Local Governor 08/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Self Local Governor 05/01/2020 29/09/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brenden Thompson Local Governor 21/07/2023 21/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Trivett Local Governor 01/11/2020 31/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Turnor Local Governor 08/12/2022 09/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
St John's Priory School

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Headteacher Mrs Michelle Jenkin
Address St John's Priory School
St John's Road

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 5HX
Website www.stjohnspriory.co.uk
Telephone 01295259607
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 160
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 78 (34 / 44)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

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Headteacher Clare Smith
Address St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Fiennes Road

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 0ET
Website http://www.st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone 01295264284
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Birmingham
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 211 (109 / 102)
Percentage Free School Meals 28.1%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sarah Sienkiewicz Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Brian Blanchfield Local Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Irena Laufikova Local Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Nutt Local Governor 09/09/2021 08/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rachel Robinson Local Governor 28/01/2021 27/01/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
The Grange Community Primary School

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Headteacher Ms Beverley Boswell
Address The Grange Community Primary School
Avocet Way

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9YA
Website http://www.grange.oxon.sch.uk
Telephone 01295257861
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 315
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 306 (162 / 144)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Angela Jane Badger Chair of Governors 01/10/2009 21/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Beverely Boswell Governor 01/04/2013 01/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clair Bradley Governor 19/08/2017 19/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amelia Bramall Governor 19/09/2023 19/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mel Bugler Governor 24/09/2020 24/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fran Connell Governor 20/11/2020 20/11/2024 Elected by school staff
Mr Alex Duffy Governor 21/10/2021 21/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Preston preston Governor 08/12/2016 08/12/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Sadler Governor 08/10/2014 08/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Jasmin Shackleton Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa West Governor 08/12/2020 08/12/2024 Elected by parents
Tudor Hall School

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Headteacher Ms Julie Lodrick
Address Tudor Hall School
Wykham Park

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9UR
Website www.tudorhallschool.com
Telephone 01295263434
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Girls
Religious Character / Diocese Anglican / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 335
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 322 (0 / 322)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found