Is William Morris Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 55th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are William Morris Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at William Morris Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at William Morris Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at William Morris Primary School 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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William Morris Primary School

Bretch Hill, Banbury, OX16 0UZ

Local ranking55th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

175

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 July 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 234
Boys: 125 (52%)
Girls: 115 (48%)
Capacity: 175 (137% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 27.9%
EAL: 34.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 15.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,802/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 51.3%
White Other: 16.1%
Mixed Other: 7.4%
Asian Pakistani: 7.0%
Black African: 4.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Other: 2.6%

51.3%

White British

16.1%

White Other

7.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01295258224

info@williammorrisschool.org

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Bretch Hill

Banbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142409
UKPRN: 10054165
Establishment No.: 2019
Trust: GLF SCHOOLS

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