Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form — Secondary School in Banbury

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Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Banbury, OX16 9DG

908 Pupils

847 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

14.00% FSM %

453 Boys

455 Girls

About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Oxfordshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 908 pupils on roll. School capacity: 847. Current headteacher: Sean Masterson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Oxfordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Cherwell
Parliamentary Constituency	Banbury
Ward	Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Opened	01-08-2014
UKPRN	10046762
URN	141146
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Anita Mutton	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/04/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Anita Mutton	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Michael Willis	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/04/2021	26/04/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Margaret Batsel	Local Governor	14/05/2024	13/05/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Caroline Conlon	Local Governor	28/04/2025	27/04/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Courtney	Local Governor	02/02/2026	01/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Niamh Dolan	Local Governor	01/12/2020	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nina Henderson-Andrade	Local Governor	12/04/2024	11/04/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Agnes Hume	Local Governor	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Appointed by academy members
Kate Johnson	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Sean Masterson	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Donald McGonagle	Local Governor	06/01/2026	05/01/2030	Appointed by academy members

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

How many pupils does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form have?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form has 908 pupils, with a capacity of 847.

What is the age range at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

The admissions policy at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is: Non-selective.

Is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form a faith school?

Yes, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?

The Headteacher at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is Sean Masterson.

Where is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form located?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is at Addison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DG, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.

Does Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form: Has a sixth form.

Is Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form currently open?

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Sean Masterson

Addison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DG

01295264216

www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141146

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026