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The OUR KIDS Report: Banbury Crossroads School
Grades JK TO Gr. 12 — Calgary, AB (Map)

THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Banbury Crossroads School
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Student Body

Banbury Crossroads School has a smaller student body compared to most Canadian private schools and is co-educational. A significant portion of its students are from outside Canada. Families and alumni describe the school’s student body as a close-knit community that values neurodiversity, fostering self-awareness, autonomy, and accountability.

Facts and analysis

Total enrollment

100 students attend Banbury Crossroads School.

Banbury Crossroads School (Banbury Crossroads) has a smaller student body than 77% of all schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Enrollment
    Banbury Crossroads School Median of all other schools
    JK216
    SK317
    Gr. 1618
    Gr. 2718
    Gr. 3618
    Gr. 4518
    Gr. 5820
    Gr. 6620
    Gr. 7524
    Gr. 8425
    Gr. 9640
    Gr. 10740
    Gr. 11643
    Gr. 12543
  • Why it matters

    While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).


Gender

Both girls and boys attend.

This makes Banbury Crossroads School (Banbury Crossroads) like 91% of other schools we cover.

  • Why it matters

    A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).


International Students

30% of students come from outside Canada.

See how this ranks Banbury Crossroads School (Banbury Crossroads) below.

  • Why it matters

    A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).


 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


Students join a close-knit community.

Commentary from both students and parents indicates that Banbury cultivates a friendly, close-knit community where knowing and supporting each other is a cornerstone of the school’s culture.

From listening to my friends talk about their experiences in school, Banbury feels like a much closer-knit community. You get to know everyone a little bit. It's just a really nice, friendly environment. Even though I was there for such a long time, I never really had a major issue with anyone. I never really felt isolated or attacked in any way. It was just a very friendly environment. You just knew everyone, and mostly everyone just got on with everyone else.
The size of the student body is very small, right now there are 64 students from K-12. The classes have multiple grades to promote mentoring. It is a happy, relaxed place which encourages individuals to be themselves and accepting of others differences. Any personality challenges are talked through openly with the aim of conflict resolution.

There is a shared appreciation of neurodiversity.

Insights from parents and students highlight Banbury's dedication to supporting neurodiverse individuals, enabling them to develop self-sufficiency through a tailored and understanding educational approach.

For me and for my family, what became the selling point was Banbury’s approach to neurodiversity and neurodivergence. They are able to accommodate students who have difficulties with attention and things like that. They are really great for just getting people to become self-sustaining, and to be able to support themselves with initial help from others. Obviously, those are skills that need to be built. That's one of the areas where public schools are frequently lacking.
The school is accommodating, friendly, and colourful. It very much embraces nonconformity. It's got just a real mix of perspectives and approaches. So much of why the school was so effective for me was because it was very flexible.
My child enjoys going to this school. She feels supported and heard. This school is great for kids who have love of learning and are curious to find out more. It is a school that encourages self-directed learning, and will accommodate any child, especially if a little extra attention is needed to help them reach their goals.

Students cultivate self-awareness, autonomy, and accountability.

Reflections from students suggest that Banbury not only attracts but also nurtures individuals who develop a strong sense of self-awareness and personal accountability, encouraging a unique culture of self-understanding.

There was a running element of people who were very self-possessed, who either had or were coming into a clear understanding of themselves. I think the school tends to both attract and encourage those traits, and that ability to understand yourself and understand your own needs. A lot of that has to do with being accountable to yourself. Your teachers are there to help you, but what you accomplish, and how you accomplish it, is up to you.
 

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