Gosford Hill School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gosford Hill School
Address: Oxford Road
Town/City: Kidlington
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX5 2NT
Telephone Number: 01865 374971
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nigel Sellars
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 825 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.2%

Location and administration

URN: 138897
DfE Number: 931/4060
UKPRN: 10039301
UPRN: 100121291203
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Cherwell (E07000177)
Constituency: Bicester and Woodstock (E14001090)
Electoral Ward: Kidlington East (E05010932)

Easting & Northing: 449787E, 213313N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 0.74" N 1° 16' 44.44" W
Plus Code: 9C3WRP8C+P9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Kathryn Cullum-Birtwistle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Meghann Hewett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Kanonuwa - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Margaret Lloyd - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Felicity Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Elizabeth Mackinlay-Black - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
  • Ms Lorna McCall - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2028.
  • Miss Catherine Mundell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Dylan Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2028.
  • Mr John Pyrah - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Nigel Sellars - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Clive Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.