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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onBanbury, OX16 9DG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

869

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Attainment 8

48.5

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Oxfordshire

#1,144 of 3,216 nationally

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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a Academy converter secondary school in Banbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is an academy converter in Banbury, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. The school has approximately 908 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing the school #14 in Oxfordshire and #1,144 of 3,216 nationally. 42.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 41.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

42.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.7%

Entering EBacc26.60%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.40%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.41

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.91

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.54

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A22.0%

Achieving A*–B41.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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01 August 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-06

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-03-08

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 908 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	908	42	4.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	903	50	5.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	877	50	5.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	879	43	4.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	886	64	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	875	52	5.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	869	50	5.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	871	29	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	879	27	3.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	881	47	5.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	881	35	4.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	884	20	2.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	888	11	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	889	37	4.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	861	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	861	10	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	862	10	1.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	861	21	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	866	19	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	859	19	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	858	16	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	865	14	1.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	863	21	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	852	13	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	855	22	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	859	14	1.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree47%

disagree21%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree36%

disagree31%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree27%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree25%

disagree18%

strongly disagree27%

dont know16%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree33%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree53%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree59%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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