Special schoolData as of May 2026

Frank Wise School

Hornbeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL

Community special school

Pupils

122

Ages

2-19

FSM

38.9%

Capacity

117

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Frank Wise School

Frank Wise School is a secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 122 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hornbeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Frank Wise School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Frank Wise School

What is Frank Wise School's Ofsted rating?

Frank Wise School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Frank Wise School's latest exam results?

Frank Wise School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Frank Wise School located?

Frank Wise School is a secondary school in Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX16 9RL).

How many pupils attend Frank Wise School?

Frank Wise School has around 122 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Frank Wise School with other schools?

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