Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is an academy converter in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 908 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (2025/26). 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

908 / 847 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG

Phone

01295264216

Headteacher

Sean Masterson

Website

http://www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is an academy converter in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form have?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form has 908 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 in 2025/26.

Is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is part of THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY.

Where is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is located at Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG.