Uffington Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Faringdon (Oxfordshire).
Location
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Welcome to Uffington Church of England Primary School. Welcome to Uffington C of E Primary School! At Uffington C of E Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that caters to children aged 3 to 11. We believe that every child deserves an exceptional education and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Situated at the heart of the community, our school is nestled close to the beautiful White Horse Hill. This picturesque location provides a serene backdrop for our students to learn and grow. With four classes spanning from Pre-School to Year 6, we offer a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Our dedicated and passionate staff are committed to providing high-quality education that meets the needs of each individual child. We are proud to be a good school with outstanding elements. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, governors and parents.
We continuously strive for excellence and are constantly seeking ways to improve and enhance our provision.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 123170
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Dave Walker | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bryony Simmons | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kate McConaghy | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Richard Charles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Louise Cook | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Stephanie Sheppard | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John-Paul Roche | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jane Henderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Jeremy Goulston | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sarah Blackburn Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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