The Grange Community Primary School, based in Banbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Grange Community Primary School currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Avocet Way, Banbury, OX16 9YA |
| Website: | http://www.grange.oxon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01295257861 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Beverley Boswell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122997 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 162 |
| Number of Girls: | 152 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.10% | 239 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| African | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Nursery School Bretch Hill , OX16 0UZ | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Community Primary School Avocet Way , OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | - not rated | 149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Avocet Way , Chatsworth Drive OX16 9YA | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School White Post Road , Bodicote OX15 4BN | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College Addison Road , OX16 9DG | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Addison Road , OX16 9DG | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Institute Banbury Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury School Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | - not rated | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykham Park Ruskin Road , OX16 9HY | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxfordshire College and School of Art Broughton Road , OX16 9QA | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Training 49 Oxford Road , OX16 9AH | - not rated | 969 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Priory School St John's Road , OX16 5HX | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madina School , Lady Aisha House-St Leonard Building OX16 4AH | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Banbury Pupil Referral Unit 25-27 West Bar , OX16 9QJ | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Wise School Hornbeam Close , OX16 9RL | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.