William Morris Primary School, Banbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates an amazing community where pupils thrive academically and socially. Teachers bring expert subject knowledge to engaging lessons, and the school has a strong focus on reading, helping pupils become confident and fluent readers. Pupils are polite, respectful, and passionate about learning, with excellent attendance rates and high expectations from both staff and leaders.
Key Strengths
- Engaging and well-planned curriculum with clear progression of essential knowledge across all subjects
- Excellent teaching of reading with strong phonics support, helping pupils become fluent and confident readers
- High expectations, caring relationships, and excellent pupil behaviour and attendance
- Teachers have expert subject knowledge and effectively adapt learning for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Rich understanding of the wider world, including learning about different faiths, relationships, and environmental responsibility
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of early handwriting skills is inconsistent - some pupils are not securing foundational skills in pencil grip, letter formation and joining techniques effectively enough
- The school should implement a more consistent and rigorous approach to teaching handwriting across the school, particularly in the early years
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance, singing, pottery, cricket clubs, gardening club, educational visits to Oxford and beyond, work with professionals including scientists, artists, musicians, engineers and athletes
William Morris Primary School has successfully maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. The school is a welcoming community where pupils are polite, proud of their school, and demonstrate a genuine love of learning with positive attitudes to their education.
At a Glance
21.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71%. Maths has improved from 66% to 75%. Writing has improved from 79% to 83%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
137%
Over capacity
240 pupils
175 capacity
65 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Banbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Banbury
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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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
5.85532%
Overall absence
16.48352%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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