SchoolScoresHanwell Fields Community School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER
01295 709583 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 10th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| 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 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 62% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
48% — 14 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 140 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 28th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 28 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hardwick Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Fields Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
- Hill View Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Banbury 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Morris Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Fields Community School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Priory School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Leonard's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dashwood Banbury Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hanwell Fields Community School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hanwell Fields Community School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hanwell Fields Community School?
84% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hanwell Fields Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hanwell Fields Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put Hanwell Fields Community School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 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 137910.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.