SchoolScoresFutures Institute Banbury
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY
01295 257942 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2017.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
38% — 10 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.1 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
49 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 78% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 20% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 57% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 78% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
9 A level students in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 39% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 64% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.9 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 28 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 0% | 50% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies / Computing, Biology, Business Studies:Single, Economics, French, Law, Sociology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
15 students in this year group.
100% — 20 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 100% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 33% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | 100% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
3 students in this year group.
Only 3 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | Not published | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | Not published | 18% | 19% |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | Not published |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.3% | 19.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8% | 17.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 16.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Lower than 56% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 100% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 38.7 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Banbury. Higher than 100% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.4 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Wykham Park 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tudor Hall School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- North Oxfordshire Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Warriner School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bloxham School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Futures Institute Banbury's Ofsted rating?
Futures Institute Banbury was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Futures Institute Banbury do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140886.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.