John Blandy Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: John Blandy Primary School
Address: Laurel Drive, Southmoor
Town/City: Abingdon
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX13 5DJ
Telephone Number: 01865 820422
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Cambrian Learning Trust
Sponsor: Faringdon Academy Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Elliott
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 296 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 140307
DfE Number: 931/3230
UKPRN: 10043960
UPRN: 100121311455
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Witney (E14001591)
Electoral Ward: Kingston Bagpuize (E05012992)

Easting & Northing: 440293E, 198334N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 40' 58.68" N 1° 25' 6.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3WMHMJ+5J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Longworth Primary School (1.7km)
  2. Mulberry Bush School (4.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Hannah Boon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah Boon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah Boon - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lorna Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mrs Tamzin Einon - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2028.
  • Mrs Suzanne Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ben Endicott - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 April 2030.
  • Mrs Pauline Forbes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2031.
  • Mrs Rebecca Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Christina Holleywood - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2030.
  • Gareth SHEER - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Gareth SHEER - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2030.
  • Miss Rachel Skeet - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 February 2030.