SchoolScoresBishop Carpenter CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE WARRINER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
School Lane, North Newington, Banbury, OX15 6AQ
01295 730404 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 December 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Banbury comparisons use the 17 of its 33 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Banbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Banbury figures pool parents at the Banbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
43% — 19 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 40 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 11th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 14th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Wroxton CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Morris Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Fields Community School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensway School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hill View Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hardwick Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harriers Banbury Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Priory School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Banbury 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 December 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School?
100% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142191.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.