Greyfriars Catholic School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Greyfriars Catholic School
Address: Cricket Road, Cowley, Greyfriars Catholic School
Town/City: Oxford
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX4 3DR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01865 749933
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company
Sponsor: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Lyndsey Caldwell
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 669 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 56% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.4%

Location and administration

URN: 146800
DfE Number: 931/4014
UKPRN: 10086753
UPRN: 200004678648
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Oxford (E07000178)
Constituency: Oxford East (E14001419)
Electoral Ward: Donnington (E05013102)

Easting & Northing: 453483E, 204605N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 17.68" N 1° 13' 36.25" W
Plus Code: 9C3WPQQF+78

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sally Awanyo - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Black - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2030.
  • Ms Lyndsey Caldwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Gerald Crown - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Mrs Una Eve - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Mrs Marie Hewer - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Mrs Carmel McNamara - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 August 2029.
  • Mrs Roisin Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Michael Quigley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2029.
  • Mr Michael Quigley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Thanassoulis - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Alison Williams - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.