Best 3 Secondary schools in Banbury – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Warriner School (Secondary) in Banbury; Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form (Secondary) in Banbury; Chenderit School (Secondary) in Banbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Warriner School, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and Chenderit School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Banbury, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Warriner School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Warriner School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as The Warriner Multi Academy Trust and The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company.

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Attribute	The Warriner School OX15 4LJ	Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form OX16 9DG	Chenderit School OX17 2QR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 4LJ	Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9DG	Banbury Oxfordshire OX17 2QR
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Nov 2023	2 15 Jan 2023	2 9 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1468	847	1178
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Warriner Multi Academy Trust	The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company	West Northamptonshire (941)
Website	www.thewarrinerschool.co.uk	www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk	www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk
Telephone	01295720777	01295264216	01295711567
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Warriner School

OX15 4LJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 4LJ
Ofsted: 2 21 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Warriner Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.thewarrinerschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01295720777

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

OX16 9DG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9DG
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company
Website: www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk
Telephone: 01295264216

Chenderit School

OX17 2QR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2QR
Ofsted: 2 9 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Northamptonshire (941)
Website: www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01295711567

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.