St John's Catholic Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Catholic Primary School
Address: Avocet Way, Chatsworth Drive
Town/City: Banbury
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX16 9YA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01295 263740
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company
Sponsor: The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire McGeehan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%

Location and administration

URN: 147898
DfE Number: 931/2035
UKPRN: 10085858
UPRN: 10011875976
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Cherwell (E07000177)
Constituency: Banbury (E14001072)
Electoral Ward: Banbury Calthorpe and Easington (E05011349)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 446058E, 239326N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 3.79" N 1° 19' 46.66" W
Plus Code: 9C4W3M2C+C4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Michelle Bedford - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Miss Alex Bingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Mary Bone - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 June 2030.
  • Miss Sarah Callan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mr Peter Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
  • James Chivenga - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr James Chivenga - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Isobel Fothergill - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 22 July 2025.
  • Mr Rickie Higgs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Philippa Moggridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2027.
  • Mrs Tinelly Sambo - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mr Brenden Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Turnor - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.