Faringdon Community College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Faringdon Community College
Address: Fernham Road
Town/City: Faringdon
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: SN7 7LB
Telephone Number: 01367 240375
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Cambrian Learning Trust
Sponsor: Faringdon Academy Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Barker
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1382 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20%

Location and administration

URN: 137993
DfE Number: 931/4141
UKPRN: 10036978
UPRN: 10014027040
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Witney (E14001591)
Electoral Ward: Faringdon (E05012973)

Easting & Northing: 428463E, 194473N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 56.3" N 1° 35' 23.58" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJCX6+H2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Jane Braddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Church - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Church - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Gillian Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Fountain - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 January 2029.
  • Samantha Gould - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Ben Henley - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 July 2029.
  • Mrs Gwenda Jane Hulse - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Ann Joseph - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
  • Ms Cheryl Lingard - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Mr Paul Ray - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mr Paul Ray - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2026.
  • Emma Stallard - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Kathleen Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.