Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Abingdon (Oxfordshire).
Location
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Welcome to Appleton C of E Primary School Appleton C of E Primary School is a happy and welcoming school community where every child is encouraged to follow Jesus example of love and care, and to work hard to be the best they can be for themselves and for the good of others.
Our Christian values underpin all the work we do, as we encourage every child to show kindness, respect and responsibility. Our passionate and creative staff are always looking for ways to build and deepen the experiences that we offer our children throughout our broad and balanced curriculum.
We endeavour to foster curiosity and a passion for learning, encouraging children to hold high aspirations for themselves. At all times, we strive to support and enhance our children's academic, social and spiritual living and learning. Our vision of building wisely for life permeates throughout the school.
This is supported by our growth-mindset approach, which encourages and develops effective behaviours for learning, such as resilience and empathy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Growth Mindset
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 123219
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Witney
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Parham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Emma King | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ann Parham | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Woodhouse | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Father Wealands Bell | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Emma Queralt | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rebekah White | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Gemma Leggett Former | Governor | Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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