Middle Barton Primary School — Primary School in Chipping Norton

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Middle Barton Primary School

Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX

106 Pupils

175 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

11.30% FSM %

50 Boys

56 Girls

About Middle Barton Primary School

Middle Barton Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 106 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Kim Griffin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Banbury
Ward	The Bartons
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10080869
URN	146236
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Rachel Houghton	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2017	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Bryan	Local Governor	07/09/2025	06/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kim Griffin	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Claire Hague	Local Governor	01/07/2021	30/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Hart	Local Governor	01/01/2026	31/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Hinchliff	Local Governor	27/11/2023	26/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Patrick Hunter	Local Governor	19/01/2022	31/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Mawer	Local Governor	18/07/2024	17/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Merry	Local Governor	15/09/2020	16/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Miss Scarlett Sylvester	Local Governor	17/09/2024	16/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Alison Umney	Local Governor	18/01/2018	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Rebecca White	Local Governor	20/04/2023	19/04/2027	Elected by parents