SchoolScoresWilliam Morris Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
Bretch Hill, Banbury, OX16 0UZ
01295 258224 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 11 September 2018.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 July 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 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 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 62% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Banbury. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%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
24 pupils in this year group.
71% — 9 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (69%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
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 5th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.9% | 17.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 33 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Banbury. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 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
- Hill View Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hardwick Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Fields Community School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensway School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanwell Fields Community School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Banbury 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harriers Banbury Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Priory School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bishop Carpenter CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Morris Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Morris Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 July 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did William Morris Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend William Morris Primary School?
95% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend William Morris Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is William Morris Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put William Morris Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 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 142409.
- 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.