Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Abingdon (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 Sutton Courtenay, every child is valued for their uniqueness and placed at the heart of all we do. Our warm, professional team builds strong relationships so every child can flourish in a safe and supportive environment. Our core values Ready, Respectful, Responsible guide everything we do.
Inspired by Matthew 7:25 , we provide strong foundations for life and learning through our three pillars: Teaching & Learning, Curriculum, and Ethos & Culture, rooted in ambition, compassion and inclusivity.
We encourage children to Love life; love learning; love one another, helping them grow into wise, caring individuals who lead by example and make a difference in their communities. Safeguarding is central to our work. We are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their best.
As part of Ridgeway Education Trust and in close partnership with All Saints Church, we celebrate our Christian distinctiveness while welcoming all. Our dedication to serving the community ensures that our school is a place of connection, support, and shared growth. Together, we create a school where every child can thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 146941
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Didcot and Wantage
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jon Driscoll | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Amy Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Joanna O'Callaghan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter Sandys-Clarke | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jay Whistler | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Helen Moth-Jones | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Louise Wheeler | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Raluca Chende | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Rachel Harper | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Miss Libby Holderness Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Helen Kendrick Former | Local Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · 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