[1] The Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, are patrons of Wantage dating back to 03 December 1421.

In 1877, the church was extended to the west by William Butterfield with an addition of one bay.

[1] The south chapel was restored in 1895, "in thankful memory of W. J. Butler, 34 years vicar".

[1] The Church of England parish of Wantage is in the Archdeaconry of Dorchester of the Diocese of Oxford.

[2] The parish stands in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.