Dashwood Banbury Academy

About Dashwood Banbury Academy

Dashwood Banbury Academy is an academy sponsor led in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 466 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

466 / 466 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Merton Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX

Phone

01295263240

Head Teacher

Sarah Gordon-Weeks

Website

www.dashwood-aspirations.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dashwood Banbury Academy?

Dashwood Banbury Academy is an academy sponsor led in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Dashwood Banbury Academy have?

Dashwood Banbury Academy has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dashwood Banbury Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Dashwood Banbury Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dashwood Banbury Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dashwood Banbury Academy is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dashwood Banbury Academy?

Dashwood Banbury Academy is located at Merton Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX.