Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School — Primary School in Abingdon

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Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

Abingdon, OX13 5JL

168 Pupils

196 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

7.10% FSM %

88 Boys

80 Girls

About Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Abingdon and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 168 pupils on roll. School capacity: 196. Current headteacher: Zaheer Ahmed.

Information on Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary Constituency	Witney
Ward	Thames
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076803
URN	123219
Data Last Updated	05-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sarah North	Chair of Governors	20/09/2023	23/04/2025	Elected by parents
Ann Parham	Chair of Governors	01/06/2025	31/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Woodhouse	Chair of Governors	24/04/2025	01/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Zaheer Ahmed	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Father Wealands Bell	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Amy Carnell	Governor	01/09/2016	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kate Griffiths	Governor	25/09/2022	24/09/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Gemma Leggett	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Ann Parham	Governor	29/04/2025	28/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Queralt	Governor	20/09/2023	20/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Rebekah White	Governor	20/09/2023	20/09/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr David Woodhouse	Governor	20/09/2024	20/09/2028	Elected by parents