St Birinus School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Birinus School
Address: Mereland Road
Town/City: Didcot
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX11 8AZ
Telephone Number: 01235 814444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Ridgeway Education Trust
Sponsor: Ridgeway Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr William Manning
Capacity: 1428
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1237
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.5%

Location and administration

URN: 138762
DfE Number: 931/4129
UKPRN: 10038065
UPRN: 100121365780
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: South Oxfordshire (E07000179)
Constituency: Didcot and Wantage (E14001197)
Electoral Ward: Didcot South (E05011703)

Easting & Northing: 452608E, 189451N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 36' 7.51" N 1° 14' 30.06" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJQ25+R8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Julie Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mr Conor Byrne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Mrs Samantha Louise Drew - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Harper - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 November 2023.
  • Mr Leslie Gordon Salt Hopper - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Dr Reginald Kadzutu - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Ms Farah Khan? - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mr William Manning - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Gary McIntyre - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mr Mitt Nathwani - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Ryan Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Mrs Suzie Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2029.