Watlington Primary School — Primary School in Watlington

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Watlington Primary School

Watlington, OX49 5RB

224 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

14.30% FSM %

129 Boys

95 Girls

About Watlington Primary School

Watlington Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Oxfordshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Gemma Sterjo.

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	Henley and Thame
Ward	Watlington
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ACER TRUST
Opened	01-08-2019
UKPRN	10083903
URN	147281
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Finbar McGaughey	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/03/2025	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mat Van De Pette	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/03/2023	27/03/2027	Elected by parents
Nick Acaster	Local Governor	16/04/2022	16/04/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Amber Bryant	Local Governor	07/06/2023	06/06/2027	Elected by parents
Katrina Dalmedo	Local Governor	21/10/2025	20/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Flynn	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Hazel Kellet	Local Governor	28/03/2024	27/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ludivine Parmentier	Local Governor	28/03/2024	10/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Olivia Polisano	Local Governor	09/12/2025	08/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Helen Smith	Local Governor	03/11/2022	02/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Sterjo	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mat VAN de PETTE	Local Governor	07/06/2023	01/09/2025	Elected by parents