# St John's Priory School — Banbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 2.2/5 from 6 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Michelle Jenkin

## Contact

- **Address:** St John's Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire
- **Phone:** 01295 259607
- **Website:** https://www.stjohnspriory.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/banbury/st-johns-priory-school-9401

## About

St John's Priory School is a successful co-educational day prep school and Nursery for boys and girls from 3 – 11 years, set in the heart of Banbury town – offering a tradition of academic excellence through a vibrant all round education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — Terrible school: Poor school. Really bad leadership. It's a business and that's how they treat it. Nothing for the kids. it's just money. *(Jun 2024)*
- **1/5** — Terrible experience for my son: I hope this school head has changed since we were there. But in the noughties, my son went there briefly and two unacceptable things happened: he was smacked in front of the whole school by the headmistress and some boys got out onto the busy main road - aged 4/5 because staff were not watching them properly at play time. My eldest son is still traumatised by this. Thankfully he went to much better schools after that and his a happy, balanced man now. *(Jan 2024)*
- **5/5** — A happy and supportive school: We sent our children to St John's Priory for five years and couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The open-door policy, excellent teaching, and commitment to individuality made all the difference to our children's confidence and academic success. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but some issues with communication: We've been impressed with the curriculum and range of subjects available at St John's Priory, but sometimes feel that communication with teachers could be better. The school's emphasis on STEM and languages is also a strength, but sometimes we worry that there's not enough time for other activities. *(Nov 2021)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education and care: St John's Priory has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are dedicated and the facilities are first-class. We especially appreciate the emphasis on values such as honesty, respect, and perseverance - it's wonderful to see these qualities encouraged in our children. *(Sep 2020)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a family feel: St John's Priory has a wonderful atmosphere that feels like a big family. The teachers are approachable and supportive, and the school's commitment to individuality and values such as honesty and respect is really refreshing. We've been thoroughly impressed with our child's progress and enjoyment of school life. *(May 2020)*

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