St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton
Address: The Green
Town/City: Chipping Norton
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX7 5DH
Telephone Number: 01608 642673
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Christine McQueen
Capacity: 345
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 55% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.3%

Location and administration

URN: 123227
DfE Number: 931/3858
UKPRN: 10076802
UPRN: 10003995320
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Oxfordshire (E07000181)
Constituency: Banbury (E14001072)
Electoral Ward: Chipping Norton (E05006637)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)

Easting & Northing: 431330E, 226616N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 16.12" N 1° 32' 43.99" W
Plus Code: 9C3WWFQ3+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Linda Carpenter - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Mr Jon Charles Carter - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mr Mark Finniear - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Graves - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Revd Dr James Kennedy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Christine McQueen - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Steve Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Suzanne Saunders - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mr Olly Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Tina Shelley-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Justine Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Tinkham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Tinkham - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Wickham - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Kim Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mrs Kim Williams - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2027.