Launton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bicester (Oxfordshire).
Location
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We are a small, friendly and growing school which values and promotes the partnership with parents and the wider community for the benefit of the children. The school first opened in 1839. Three of our classrooms are in the original stone Victorian building.
The school stretches back, unseen from the road, with additional buildings housing three more classrooms and a large state-of -the art hall for gymnastics etc. plus School House, a charmingVictorian building where the office staff and head teacher are based. Our experienced and dedicated team of teachers and assistants provide a nurturing and caring learning environment.
Every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. We recognise the special contribution each child makes to our learning community. Our job is to pro- vide the best possible opportunities for them to shine in their own individual way.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- GDPR
- Early Years
- Maths
- English
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Music
- Art and Design
- Design and Technology
- Computing
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- French
- PSHE and RSE
- Philosophy for Children
and 9 more
Key facts
- URN
- 123103
- 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
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs S Wakelin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jill Walker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Deborah Beasley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Nina Stone | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs H Pattinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs K Gilbert | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ruth West | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mandy Terry Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms J Paterson Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
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