St John's Priory School
Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East · OX16 5HX
St John's Priory School is a small independent prep in Banbury, taking boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. With around 61 pupils on roll, this is a deliberately intimate setting where children are likely to be known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top rating of "excellent", and its compliance requirements were met. The school is led by Head Mrs Michelle Jenkin.
61
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 61
- Location
- Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.stjohnspriory.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01295 259607
Headteacher
Head Mrs Michelle Jenkin
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Teaching & academics
An ISI judgement of "excellent" points to strong standards across the school. The very small roll allows for close attention to each child as they progress through the primary years towards the move to senior school at 11.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 February 2025
The last word
A small, non-denominational prep school in Banbury with top ISI marks - one to consider for families who value an intimate, individual approach in the years up to 11.
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St John's Priory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St John's Priory School located?
St John's Priory School is located at St John’s Road, Banbury, Banbury, OX16 5HX.
What type of school is St John's Priory School?
St John's Priory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St John's Priory School?
St John's Priory School has approximately 61 pupils on roll.
What is St John's Priory School's inspection rating?
St John's Priory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 28 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.