Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parents describe this school as having 'a huge heart' and there is excellent reason why. Pupils develop into confident communicators and thoughtful citizens who value equity and celebrate diversity. The school ensures every child, including those with additional needs, enjoys the same opportunities to thrive through engaging topics, enrichment activities and strong pastoral support.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development programme where pupils take leadership roles and learn to value diversity and community -
- Strong reading provision from Reception Year with effective phonics teaching and a rich curriculum developing confident readers -
- Secure subject knowledge from teachers who explain content clearly and check understanding well, particularly in English and mathematics -
- Rigorous inclusive environment with early identification of additional needs and sensitive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND -
- Excellent behaviour and high attendance with calm, orderly pupils who understand and follow school rules
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, learning activities do not always help pupils secure intended learning and develop deeper knowledge as well as they could
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnastics, school sports representation, theatrical shows, educational visits, school sleepover, sensory garden work, school events organisation, leadership awards programme, breakfast club
Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School is a Good school where pupils love attending and feel valued and safe. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and provides an ambitious, well-structured curriculum with excellent support for all learners.
At a Glance
2.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 27%. Maths has declined from 53% to 27%. Writing has declined from 73% to 45%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
108 pupils
105 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Banbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Banbury
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,771
Applications
4,413
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.61427%
Overall absence
4.30108%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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