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St Birinus School

Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ
Part of: RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Birinus School
Didcot, OX11 8AZ
1,212 Pupils
1,428 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
16.60% FSM %
1,212 Boys
— Girls
About St Birinus School

St Birinus School is a boys-only Academies located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,428. Current headteacher: William Manning.

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 Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Didcot and Wantage
Ward Didcot South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038065
URN 138762
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Conor Byrne Chair of Local Governing Body 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Harper Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/11/2023 — N/A
Dr Julie Andrews Local Governor 26/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graham Ballantyne Local Governor 05/12/2023 24/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Drew Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Forgan Local Governor 07/03/2023 24/06/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Leslie Hopper Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Farah Khan? Local Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr William Manning Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Gary McIntyre Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Mitt Nathwani Local Governor 09/12/2025 08/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Hannah Rabey Local Governor 14/10/2021 05/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Willowcroft Community School
0.1 km • Didcot
Other
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
0.56 km • Didcot
Other
Lydalls Nursery School
0.96 km • Didcot
Other
Manor Primary School
0.97 km • Didcot
Other
Didcot Girls' School
1.02 km • Didcot
Other
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School
1.13 km • Didcot
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Birinus School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
St Birinus School has 1,212 pupils, with a capacity of 1,428.
St Birinus School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St Birinus School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at St Birinus School is Mr William Manning.
St Birinus School is at Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Birinus School: Has a sixth form.
St Birinus School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr William Manning
Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ
01235814444
www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/
Location
OX11 8AZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138762
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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