In March 2015 the benefice was merged with that of Over Worton and Nether Worton to form the Benefice of Westcote Barton with Steeple Barton, Duns Tew and Sandford St Martin and Over with Nether Worton, also called the Barton Benefice.
In March 2015, the benefice was merged with that of Over Worton and Nether Worton to create a new benefice covering Westcote Barton, Steeple Barton, Duns Tew, Sandford St Martin, and Over with Nether Worton, also referred to as the Barton Benefice.