A HEADTEACHER will expand his role to take the lead at a neighbouring school.

Bletchingdon Parochial CE Primary School near Kidlington has informed parents that Huw Morgan has been appointed its new headteacher.

Mr Morgan is already headteacher of Dr South's Primary School in nearby Islip, and will keep that role as he takes the helm at Bletchingdon.

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He will take on the new headship from September, taking over from current head Karen Donaghey.

The village schools are located about three miles apart and each teach about 100 pupils.