Hook Norton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Banbury (Oxfordshire).
Location
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I fell in love with Hook Norton School the moment I first arrived. I heard chatter and laughter and could see busy children participating enthusiastically in engaging lessons. To see the children finding such joy in their learning I realised instantly how wonderful this school community is.
Our thriving and successful school is situated in the Oxfordshire village of Hook Norton and provides education to children from age 3-11 years. Staff here are acutely aware of the special environment that comes with working in a village school, with a strong family ethos.
Staff are highly experienced, hardworking and above all, dedicated to ensuring that each pupil achieves their absolute best. It is important to us that our school is a happy, vibrant, safe and caring place for the children to spend their days. Children are both nurtured and challenged to learn and develop new skills.
We create enriching learning opportunities in all areas of the curriculum helping to create memories to last a lifetime!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 123097
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Banbury
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joe Williams | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Leigh Hunt | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Richard Thomson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jenny Mead | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Leigh Larkin | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Arnel | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jill Edge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Andrew Maclauchlan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Elise Reid | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sara Peters | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Liz Voce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Helen Lewis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emily Vint Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Noelle Crouch Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nick Harrison Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Sally Newman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record