St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Address: Fiennes Road
Town/City: Banbury
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX16 0ET
Telephone Number: 01295 264284
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company
Sponsor: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Clare Smith
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141155
DfE Number: 931/3825
UKPRN: 10046760
UPRN: 100121288189
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Cherwell (E07000177)
Constituency: Banbury (E14001072)
Electoral Ward: Banbury Ruscote (E05010924)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 443959E, 240535N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 43.53" N 1° 21' 36.29" W
Plus Code: 9C4W3J6Q+RX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Brian Blanchfield - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Revd James Brannan - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 June 2029.
  • Mrs Ingrid Dooley - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2029.
  • Mrs Charmaine Primrose Herridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 June 2029.
  • Marilena Kearns - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 December 2024.
  • Mr John Mayombo - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Nutt - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
  • Mrs Opeyemi Helen Owolabi - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Alan Malcolm Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mr James Templer - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Trivett - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2029.
  • Mrs Dagmara Wasilewska - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Ms Ann Marie Wortley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 July 2027.