St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
Address: The Causeway, East Hanney
Town/City: Wantage
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX12 0JN
Telephone Number: 01235 868232
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Cambrian Learning Trust
Sponsor: Faringdon Academy Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Calum Ison-Jacques
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.9%

Location and administration

URN: 142664
DfE Number: 931/3225
UKPRN: 10055690
UPRN: 100121310173
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Didcot and Wantage (E14001197)
Electoral Ward: Steventon & the Hanneys (E05009771)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)

Easting & Northing: 441109E, 192938N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 3.81" N 1° 24' 26.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJHMV+Q3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Grove Church of England School (2.4km)
  2. Millbrook Primary School (2.9km)
  3. St Johns CofE Academy (3.3km)
  4. Wantage Primary Academy (4.1km)
  5. Fitzwaryn School (4.6km)
  6. Charlton Primary School (4.6km)
  7. Huckleberry Therapeutic School (4.9km)
  8. Stockham Primary School (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Fiona Assersohn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Barber - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Barber - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Frances Caroe - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Chukwuka-Basanti - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Mrs Christine Grandison - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Laura Mazey-Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2028.
  • Mr Alan McPherson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 August 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 3 August 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Potter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mandy Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Matt Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2030.