Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Academy converter primary school in Banbury (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
GLF Schools GLF Schools GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a Mat of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.
A very warm welcome to Hardwick Primary School Welcome to Hardwick Primary School, a place where children are known, nurtured and encouraged to shine.
I am incredibly proud to have served as the Headteacher of our wonderful school since 2023-2024, leading the dedicated staff team who work every day to create a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment in which every child can thrive. At Hardwick, we believe childhood should be joyful, curious and full of possibility.
Alongside high expectations for l earning, we place great importance on kindness, confidence and a sense of belonging. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum is broad, engaging and ambitious, carefully shaped by our Oxfordshire locality and our proximity to a nationally significant STEM area.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 146810
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Banbury
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sarah Dawn Deacon | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cecelia Phillips | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Hannah Johnson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Charlotte Taylor | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Abdulruzzaaq (Razzi) Karim | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anne Elizabeth Alderman | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2021 | |
| Mr Patrick Odey Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
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