St John's Priory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 February 2025
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.
Head · Mrs Michelle Jenkin
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.