Queensway School

A good community school school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queensway School.

Banbury, OX169NF Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queensway
Banbury, OX169NF
Phone
1295251631
Website
queensway.oxon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
122996
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Queensway, Banbury, OX16 9NF
Website
www.queensway.oxon.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
428
Free School Meals
22.8% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Queensway School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 105.0
2024 107.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
428 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Rise to the challenge, to be the best I can be"

Respect Kindness Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Queensway is a hard-working environment where children enjoy learning and strive to do their best. The staff are talented and dedicated. The school has an outstanding record in sporting participation and achievement, and pupils compete with considerable success locally and regionally. The school was last inspected in June 2022 and judged 'Good' with Leadership and Management judged as 'Outstanding'. Queensway places children at the centre of all we do and aims to provide a happy and fulfilling time at school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

African Drumming Lego Rounders Choir Origami Wildlife Rangers Art Club Library Club

Sports

Rounders

Facilities

Enclosed Foundation Stage play area Three separate play areas for older children Large grassed playing field Trim trail Outside classroom MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) Library (centrally located; 2021 makeover) Interactive whiteboards and visualisers in classrooms Multiple class sets of iPads, mini-iPads, laptops and Chromebooks Food technology area regularly used for cooking Cooking club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club are provided on site. Breakfast Club staff: Mr Scott Andrews, Mrs Lisa Gifkins, Mrs Katrina Lannigan. After School Club staff: Mrs Erin Guest, Mrs Marie Adams, Ms Ke Dai, Miss Suzi McLaughlin, Miss Emma Sharpe, Mrs Kayliegh Targett, Miss Sophia Vessey.

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