Culworth Church of England Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Culworth Church of England Primary Academy.

Banbury, OX172BB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
23 April 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Culworth
The Green
Banbury, OX172BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140065
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Culworth, The Green, Banbury, OX17 2BB
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EVOLVE CHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
122
Free School Meals
11.6% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
122 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Believe, Succeed"

Generosity Compassion Courage Forgiveness Friendship Respect Thankfulness Trust Perseverance Justice Service Truthfulness

Culworth CEVA Primary Academy is a Church of England school with a Christian ethos based on Matthew 7:12; the school has twelve Christian values explored each half term, with St Mary's Church adjoining the school and daily acts of Collective Worship. Religious Education follows the Peterborough Diocese Syllabus and the Understanding Christianity framework is used to teach Christianity.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around before school and after school provision.

Admissions Criteria

The published admissions number is 15. Applications for entry in Reception and in-year transfers are processed online via West Northamptonshire Council. The Diocese handles appeals.

Financial Information

Fees (as of 1 September 2025): For 2-year-olds: Morning 8:45–11:45 £21.66; Lunch 11:45–12:30 £5.41; Afternoon 12:30–3:30 £21.66; All-day 8:45–3:30 £48.73. For 3 and 4-year-olds: Morning £16.11; Lunch £4.03; Afternoon £16.11; All-day £36.25. These charges mirror the hourly rate set by the local authority; funded hours may apply.

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