Frank Wise School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
119
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/11/2024)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
34.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
10.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
39.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Hornbeam Close
Banbury
OX16 9RL
01295263520

School Description

This is a happy place where pupils thrive. Pupils proudly describe this school as ‘amazing’ and ‘great’. Parents and carers agree. They are overwhelmingly positive and grateful that their children flourish at this exceptional school. The nurturing environment and predictable daily routines help the youngest children settle in swiftly. Each individual is valued and understood. Adults offer an irresistible invitation to join in with learning, songs and joyful play. This sparks curiosity about the world and promotes communication and engagement. Throughout the school and in the post-16 Griffiths Centre, everyone is treated kindly. This contributes to a calm, purposeful atmosphere which permeates the school. Pupils are safe and happy. Classes are known as ‘family groups’. This helps to promote a tangible sense of belonging. Pupils form respectful friendships and learn that everyone is unique. The school has high expectations for all, and they prepare pupils to be visible and valued in their communities. From a young age, pupils participate in purposeful trips outside of school. As they progress through the school, their self-esteem and sense of worth grows. They develop skills and attributes that make a difference to others, such as serving at community coffee mornings, or selling in the town the high-quality products that they have designed and made.

Frank Wise School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 23% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 77% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 8% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>77, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 19% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 38% Strongly Agree 46% Agree 12% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 88% Agree 8% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 27% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 88% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 23% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 19% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 15% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 19% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 26 responses up to 06-11-2024

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