What is the best primary school in Banbury?

On our composite score, Greatworth Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Banbury, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Banbury?

There are 33 primary schools in Banbury with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Banbury ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Banbury?

Applications for Reception places in Banbury starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Banbury

Compare 33 top-rated primary schools in Banbury, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Greatworth Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Greatworth Primary School vs Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

The best primary schools in Banbury

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Greatworth Primary School

Middleton Cheney Primary Academy

Chipping Warden Primary Academy

Orchard Fields Community School

St John's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Brailes Church of England Primary School

William Morris Primary School

Hook Norton Church of England Primary School

The Grange Community Primary School

Hardwick Primary School and Nursery

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Hornton Primary School

Dashwood Banbury Academy

Deddington Church of England Primary School

Queensway School

Harriers Banbury Academy

Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School

Hanwell Fields Community School

Wroxton Church of England Primary School

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School

Kings Sutton Primary Academy

Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy

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