St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

Hidden away we have our beautiful green space with  our Forest School and Early Years Foundation Stage outdoor provision area. All children learn outdoors at least once a week and we teach the 'Commando Joe's' Character Education programme across the school to enable all children to develop the resilience and fortitude required to live and succeed in the modern world.  All children also benefit from a wide range of culturally enriching opportunities to further enhance their learning and experience life in and around their local and national communities. Opportunities to broaden life experiences include visits to Tate Britain, Oxford’s Sheldonian theatre, Shakespeare performances, Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park, the National Memorial Arboretum, Cheltenham Literary Festival, Neasden Temple, London’s West End theatres, The Black Country Museum, Crocodiles of the World, The National Space Centre as well as local links with  residential and nursing homes and many others.​ A programme of residential visits is also offered along with engagement in county wide music, art and sporting activities. We invite musician, actors and artists to school to enhance learning and share their enthusiasm and skills with our pupils. Opportunities include historical re-enactments, community theatre visits and artists in residence .