Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Bluebell Way, Carterton, OX18 1JF
454 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
243 Boys
211 Girls
About St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Carterton and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 454 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Mark Smith.

Information on St John the Evangelist CofE VA 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 West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Witney
Ward Carterton North East
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2002
UKPRN 10079197
URN 133532
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Norry Chair of Governors 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Winch Chair of Governors 19/07/2023 31/08/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Jono Atmore Governor 09/11/2021 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jess Gray Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
The Reverend Barry Hanson Governor 16/09/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Christian McGuinness Governor 17/10/2017 17/10/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Paul Norry Governor 22/05/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Richardson Governor 14/10/2021 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mark Smith Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Joanna Stainer Governor 25/09/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Tony Youd Governor 19/06/2022 18/06/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Carterton, Oxfordshire.
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School has 454 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is Mr Mark Smith.
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is at Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, Carterton, OX18 1JF, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Smith
Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, Carterton, OX18 1JF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 133532
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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