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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is a academy converter primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

225

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury — School Information

Full address
St Mary's C of E Primary School Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2EG
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144872

Other Primary Schools in Banbury

If St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Banbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury oversubscribed?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury currently has 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury cover?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury is a primary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.