St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton — Primary School in Chipping Norton

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St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton, OX7 5DH

181 Pupils

345 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

33.10% FSM %

91 Boys

90 Girls

About St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Oxfordshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 345. Current headteacher: Christine McQueen.

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	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	Banbury
Ward	Chipping Norton
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076802
URN	123227
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Laura Tinkham	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	01/01/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Kim Williams	Chair of Governors	02/01/2026	31/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Carpenter	Governor	09/02/2022	09/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Carter	Governor	01/07/2024	30/06/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mark Finniear	Governor	04/02/2025	04/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Graves	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Dr James Kennedy	Governor	01/09/2014	01/09/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Christine McQueen	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Steve Nelson	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by LA
Mrs Suzanne Saunders	Governor	04/10/2022	03/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Olly Shaw	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tina Shelley-Smith	Governor	01/12/2021	01/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Chipping Norton School

0.16 km • Chipping Norton

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The ACE Centre Nursery School

0.25 km • Chipping Norton

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Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton

0.88 km • Chipping Norton

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Park School

2.42 km • Oxford

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Kingham Hill School

4.58 km • Chipping Norton

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Chadlington Church of England Primary School

4.98 km • Chipping Norton

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton have?

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton has 181 pupils, with a capacity of 345.

What is the age range at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is Mrs Christine McQueen.

Where is St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton located?

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is at The Green, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DH, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.

Does St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton currently open?

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Christine McQueen

The Green, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DH

01608642673

www.st-maryscofeoxon.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 123227

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026