Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Wallingford

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Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School

Wallingford, OX10 0QH

176 Pupils

150 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

9.70% FSM %

86 Boys

90 Girls

About Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Oxfordshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Sue Potts.

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	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Didcot and Wantage
Ward	Cholsey
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor	THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' OXFORDSHIRE ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064692
URN	144568
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Robert Frost	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/09/2024	15/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Frost	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/09/2025	14/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Hannah Ball	Local Governor	04/07/2022	03/07/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Drury	Local Governor	18/03/2022	17/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Frost	Local Governor	01/09/2013	07/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Yasmin Light	Local Governor	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Lowe	Local Governor	04/07/2022	03/07/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Sue Potts	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sophie Smith	Local Governor	23/03/2022	22/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Marisa Tontini	Local Governor	17/04/2023	16/04/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Claire Wauchope	Local Governor	18/03/2022	17/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Pardeep Wilkie	Local Governor	16/09/2024	15/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Fir Tree Junior School

2.12 km • Wallingford

Other

St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford

2.22 km • Wallingford

Other

Wallingford School

2.53 km • Wallingford

Other

St Laurence Church of England School

2.81 km • Wallingford

Other

St John's Primary School

2.96 km • Wallingford

Other

Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School

3.4 km • Wallingford

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School?

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

How many pupils does Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School have?

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 150.

What is the age range at Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School?

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School is Ms Sue Potts.

Where is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School located?

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School is at Greenmere, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0QH, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.

Does Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School currently open?

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Sue Potts

Greenmere, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0QH

01491837024

www.brightwell.oxon.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 144568

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026