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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Banbury, United Kingdom
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About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a thriving hub of faith and learning with Christ at its centre. We are dedicated to nurturing every student academically, spiritually and personally within a caring Catholic community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Sean Masterson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.9
Teaching Quality 2.6
Communication 3.1
Student Wellbeing 3.0
Facilities 2.9

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
53.4
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.6
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.24
Progress 8
Above average
48.3%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
74.5%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

21.4% entered EBacc
15.2% achieved EBacc
145 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 9

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Parent
Parent Apr 14, 2025
1.0

"Don't Go To BGN!"

This school has really got to change, how can you let students use their phone and vape and the teachers do nothing about it. I have Muslim friends who struggle to find a full course meal here because the vegan options taste bad to them and the food isn't religiously slaughtered. The teachers don't care about your learning, only when Ofsted inspectors come in, they will act nice and the teachers are salty, mean, sarcastic, condescending and just lazy.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Jan 28, 2025
1.0

"not good!"

I can't believe how terrible this school is. It's like they only care about appearances and not about actual education. The teachers are more concerned with how the students look than whether they're actually learning anything. The curriculum is a joke, and there's no support for students who are struggling. It's all about maintaining a certain image, and the administration doesn't seem to care about the students' academic progress at all. If you're looking for a place where you can actually get a good education, look elsewhere. This school is a complete waste of time.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 6, 2024
1.0

"Blessed George Napier is a horrible school, i hope they see this"

Absolutely horrible, students get bullied and threatened, teachers do not respect the students and the school system is horrible. The toilets are broke. due to students trashing them. The teachers are aware of the vaping and bullying but do nothing about it. The teachers pick on certain students for no reason which causes uncertainty and sadness for the students and get told off for not participating even though they are put to work in a horrible environment. There food is horrible and old. Its a horrible school and i regret ever going there.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
E
Emily B
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"An Outstanding School"

I am so impressed with Blessed George Napier school. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are supportive and the values of compassion, respect, truth and forgiveness are evident throughout the school. My child is thriving here and I feel confident that they are receiving a great education.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
R
Ruth G
Parent Mar 28, 2022
4.0

"Some Concerns but Generally Good"

We have had a generally positive experience at Blessed George Napier school, the teachers are good and the facilities are excellent. However, I do have some concerns about the pastoral care and the availability of some subjects. We will continue to monitor the situation and see how things go.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
S
Sophie W
Parent Jan 20, 2022
4.0

"Great Facilities and Staff"

We have been really impressed with the facilities at Blessed George Napier school, the library is amazing and the sports facilities are excellent. The staff are friendly and supportive and seem to really care about the children. My child is still settling in but I am confident that they will thrive here.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent Dec 19, 2021
1.0

"My experience "

Honestly I was bullied at that school if you want your child to succeed this is not the school for them they don’t handle bullying very well I was bullied for one year and after leaving Im at college and I’m still being bullied by students from there

I never passed all my GCSEs because I couldn’t concentrate because of all the bullying
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 3, 2021
5.0

"School"

Really nice helped me through so much good classes really nice teachers
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Oliver J
Parent Jun 15, 2021
5.0

"Excellent Education and Community"

Our son attended Blessed George Napier and we were really pleased with the standard of education he received. The school has a great community and the teachers were always available to support him. We have recommended the school to our friends and would definitely consider sending our next child there.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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