St Andrew's
Church of England Primary School

Believe, Achieve, Succeed


 

About us

Our school aims to create an environment where children feel respected, safe and valued within a Christian community. We develop positive attitudes towards the contributions of people of all races, beliefs, abilities and genders. Our children are positively encouraged to develop a sense of compassion for others. Our children develop their curiosity, originality, perseverance, open-mindedness, independence of thought, spiritual dimension and the ability to reflect. They gain self-respect and confidence through working co-operatively and taking pride in their own learning and that of others. Our children learn to take an increasing responsibility for their behaviour and their role in the learning process and can acquire knowledge and skills to develop their abilities to their full potential. We love our learning to be purposeful, challenging and pleasurable. 

 

Our team is experienced, dedicated and committed to helping children achieve their highest potential. We plan and match work according to the individual needs of each child and we celebrate our children in all we do. 

 

  

  • Mrs Nikita Smith
    Co-Headteacher Ex Officio

    Mrs Nikita Smith

    Ex-Officio (As Head Teacher of the School)

    Sub Committees: Curriculum and Standards; Finance and Premises; Community, Communications and Church Distinctiveness.

    Role in School: Head Teacher; Class Teacher (1 day per week)

    Term of Office: Not Applicable (Ex-Officio)

    Register of Interests:

    Relevant Business Interests: None

    Governance of Other Educational Establishments: None

    Relationships with other governors or staff: None

  • Mrs Katy Wright
    Chair of Governors

    Mrs Katy Wright

    Foundation Governor

    Katy has spent over 25 years in Human Resources, in financial services and professional services businesses where her greatest sense of satisfaction has been in seeing the development of the people in those businesses. In becoming a governor she is keen to provide support to ensure that the children at St Andrew's are able to develop to the best of their abilities.

    Sub Committees Curriculum & Standards

    Allocated roles PSHE, Mental Health

    Term of Office 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026

    Register of Interests:

    Relevant Business Interests: None

    Governance of Other Educational Establishments: None

    Relationships with other governors or staff: None

  • Mr Edmund Penning-Rowsell
    Foundation Governor (appointed by Chedworth PCC)

    Mr Edmund Penning-Rowsell

    Foundation Governor

    Edmund is a Professor of Geography and has worked in education all his life. He was Dean of Social Science and Education at Middlesex University, visiting primary schools in north London. He now works as a consultant to the World Bank. Edmund has been active locally in the renewal of the Village Hall in Coln Rogers, raising funds and helping to manage the new Hall

    Allocated roles Geography and History

    Term of Office 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026

    Register of Interests:

    Relevant Business Interests: None

    Governance of Other Educational Establishments: None

    Relationships with other governors or staff: None

  • Mr James Woodman
    Associate Member

    Mr James Woodman

    James has 2 children at St Andrew's. James is on the Finance and Premises committee and brings a wealth of knowledge to support the school in these areas.

    Sub Committees: Finance and Premises

    Allocated Roles: Building support , Health & Safety

    Term of Office: 01.07.19 to 30.06.23

    Register of Interests:

    Relevant Business Interests: None

    Governance of Other Educational Establishments: None

    Relationships with other governors or staff: None

  • Mrs Jane Janes
    Parent Governor

    Mrs Jane Janes

  • Mrs K Woodman
    Associate Member

    Mrs K Woodman

  • Vacancy
    Staff Governor

    Vacancy

  • Dr. Sian Alexander
    Foundation Governor

    Dr. Sian Alexander

  • Vacancy
    Foundation Governor (Appointed by Yanworth PCC)

    Vacancy

  • Rev. Karen Hunter Kriwald
    Foundation Governor, Parish Vicar (Appointed by Diocese) Ex Officio

    Rev. Karen Hunter Kriwald

 

 

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