Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
School Name: Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Address: School Lane, North Newington Town/City: Banbury County: Oxfordshire Postcode: OX15 6AQ Telephone Number: 01295 730404 Website: www.bishopcarpenterschool.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: The Warriner Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Nichola Stevenson
Capacity: 112
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 98 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%
URN: 142191
DfE Number: 931/3302
UKPRN: 10053344
UPRN: 10011875732
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Cherwell (E07000177)
Constituency: Banbury (E14001072)
Electoral Ward: Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton (E05010929)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)
Easting & Northing: 441953E, 239871N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 22.6" N 1° 23' 21.91" W
Plus Code: 9C4W3J46+G6
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Sarah Beerling - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Ms Ruth Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
- Rev Emily Frost - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
- Mr Chris Hutchins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
- Mrs Elizabeth James - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2025.
- Ms Katriona Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
- Ms Lara Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2027.
- Ms Karra McFarlane - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
- Mr Jon Reddington - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
- Mrs Nichola Stevenson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).