Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Wallingford (Oxfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Brightwell cum Sotwell CofE Primary School, our vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. To do this, we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning community that thrives on the Christian values of friendship, respect and tolerance.
Our focus is on fostering independence, encouraging children to flourish, nurturing their growth and instilling a spirit of passion for lifelong learning through a foundation built on the Christian faith.
We believe that true friendship and respect form the foundation of a happy school environment and have built an atmosphere of empathy, understanding, and kindness where every member of our community feels valued, supported and celebrated for their unique contributions. In our diverse world, we recognise the importance of tolerance and inclusion.
We embrace and celebrate a range of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives within our school community. By promoting an atmosphere of tolerance, we encourage open-mindedness and the ability to embrace differences and to learn from one another.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Music
- Pottery
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 144568
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 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
- Didcot and Wantage
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Frost Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur Houghton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Richard Whitfield | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Hannah Ball | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sophie Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Claire Wauchope | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Marisa Tontini | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Yasmin Light | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Sue Potts | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Pardeep Wilkie Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Lowe Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Drury Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Robert Frost Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2013 · 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