Is Harriers Banbury Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 121st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harriers Banbury Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Harriers Banbury Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harriers Banbury Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Harriers Banbury Academy 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).

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Harriers Banbury Academy

Harriers View, Bloxham Road, Banbury, OX16 9JW

Local ranking121st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

460

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 421
Boys: 226 (55%)
Girls: 182 (45%)
Capacity: 460 (89% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 22.5%
EAL: 32.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,860/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 50.5%
White Other: 16.9%
Asian Indian: 6.2%
Black African: 6.2%
Asian Pakistani: 4.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
Other: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.9%

50.5%

White British

16.9%

White Other

6.2%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01295263067

office@harriers-aspirations.org

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Harriers View

Banbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139298
UKPRN: 10040282
Establishment No.: 2053
Trust: ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST

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