Benson Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Benson Church of England Primary School
Address: Oxford Road, Benson
Town/City: Wallingford
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX10 6LX
Telephone Number: 01491 202502
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Oxford

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Amy Pearce
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 329 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147507
DfE Number: 931/3181
UKPRN: 10084498
UPRN: 100121301889
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: South Oxfordshire (E07000179)
Constituency: Henley and Thame (E14001280)
Electoral Ward: Benson & Crowmarsh (E05009733)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)

Easting & Northing: 461554E, 191789N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 19.92" N 1° 6' 43.64" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJVCQ+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wallingford School (2.1km)
  2. St Laurence Church of England School (2.3km)
  3. RAF Benson Community Primary School (2.4km)
  4. Fir Tree Primary School (2.7km)
  5. Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School (2.8km)
  6. St Nicholas CofE Primary School , Wallingford (2.8km)
  7. St John's Primary School (2.9km)
  8. Ewelme CofE Primary School (3.0km)
  9. Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School (3.4km)
  10. Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School (4.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Jane Appleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Ellie Danby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Ellie Danby - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Dodgson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Dodgson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Fr Patrick Gilday - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Jasmine Glyde - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Ashley Houlden - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • George Levy - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mr Keith Mercer - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Richard O'brien - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 October 2028.
  • Sara Ogden - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2029.