Our Staff Team
"Governors check the work of leaders to ensure that staff well-being is maintained." Ofsted Nov 2022
"Leaders and governors make sure that there are a range of training opportunities to help staff in their roles." Ofsted Nov 2022
Senior Leadership Team
| Name | Role |
| Nick Mallender | Headteacher |
| Claire Dawson | Deputy Headteacher |
| Mark Johnson | Assistant Headteacher |
| Claire Stephenson | Assistant Headteacher |
| Emma Francis | EYFS Phase Leader |
| Abigail Arnold | Y 1/2 Phase Leader |
| Kate Thomas | Y 3/4 Phase Leader |
| Hannah Grimshaw | Y 5/6 Phase Leader |
| Helen Davis | SENCO/Inclusion Lead |
Early Years Team
| Name | Class |
| Emma Francis | Caterpillar |
| Jane Chelebi | Dragonfly |
| Claire Stephenson | Ladybird |
Debbie Balmforth Charlotte Lilly Alice Roy Slavina Dimova Katarina Bowerbank | Learning Support |
Key Stage 1 Team
| Name | Class |
| Bryony Quayle | Year 1 Hedgehog |
| Isabella Curtis | Year 1 Rabbit |
| Claire Waight/Anna Blake | Year 1 Squirrel |
| Sarah Groves | Year 2 Badger |
| Fiona Godsave | Year 2 Deer |
| Abigail Arnold/Sam Clayfield | Year 2 Fox |
Chloe Eustace Ciara Barnard [Maternity Leave] Jacquie Mees Mia Horakova Paramjeet Wahiwala Marianna Marcsek Judith Lecomber | Learning Support |
Lower Key Stage 2 Team
| Name | Class |
| Danny Wheeler | Year 3 Kingfisher |
| Chelsea Markham/ Denise Harris | Year 3 Magpie |
| Rebecca Kelman | Year 3 Robin |
| Kate Thomas | Year 4 Blackbird |
| Jeniffer Elliott | Year 4 Goldfinch |
| Jane Freeman | Year 4 Woodpecker |
Maggie Wright Dora Petrou Julie Belton Claire Jackson Nikki Frost Zoe Holland Lisa Pask Victoria Goodman Shirley Utting Kerry Hawthorne | Learning Support |
Upper Key Stage 2 Team
| Name | Class |
| Hannah Grimshaw/Julie Swift | Year 5 Horse Chestnut |
| Callum Lock | Year 5 Sycamore |
| Stephanie Bussell/Melanie Merrett | Year 5 Willow |
| Lindsey Westrop/ Soulla Sinclair | Year 6 Ash |
| April Toms | Year 6 Beech |
| Mark Johnson | Year 6 Oak |
Sandy Doal Penny Barker Jane Sullivan Jeremy Shrubsole Chandra Mistry | Learning Support |
Wellbeing Team
| Staff | Role |
| Bronia Faruggia | Wellbeing Mentor |
| Juhi Neyland | Play Therapist |
| Laura Hammant | Art Therapist |
| Bella | Wellbeing Dog |
Outdoor Play and Meals Team
| Name | Role |
| Penny Barker | Meals Lead/ Outdoor Play Supervisor |
| Danny Wheeler | Outdoor Play Lead |
| Sheila Hall, Jo Praill, Anandh Wahiwala, Zhanna Ustyuzhanina | Meal/ Outdoor Play Assistants |
| Dawn O' Grady | Meal/ Outdoor Play Assistant/ Supervisor |
School Office Team
| Name | Role |
| Carol Barritt | Bursar |
| Sandra Pacitto | Office Manager |
| Trish McGrenra | Administrator |
| Jane Parry | Administrator |
| Claire Glenister | Administrator |
Premises Team
| Name | Role |
| Graham Fitz-Gerald | Premises Manager |
Catering Team
| Debbie Ellison | Catering Manager |
| Donna Lampey | Assistant Cook |
| Rachel Syrett, Janet Baldwin, Emily Whaley, Louise Shipp | Catering Assistants |