Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Community primary school in Surbiton (Kingston upon Thames).
Location
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Welcome to our school from the Headteacher, Shona Pitcher I am extremely proud to welcome you to Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and hope our website gives you all the information you require, whether you are a prospective parent keen to find out about our wonderful school or are already part of this fantastic school community.
At Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, we are extremely proud to offer high-quality education to all children and we cultivate an atmosphere where children are excited about learning. Our primary focus is to ensure that every childs needs are met in all aspects of school life, providing them with a wealth of experiences and opportunities.
By doing so, they will leave our school at the end of Year 6 feeling confident and responsible as they embark on their Secondary School journey. May Day Bank Holiday - School & Nursery are closed
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 102580
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jenny Gresson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2031 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs karina Strong | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Alexis Orlovac | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John-Paul Salter | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicky Bannerman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Angie Edwards | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Francesca Sagar | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Farah Ahmad | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Shamama Amber | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Lucy Richards | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2019 | |
| Mrs Archika Kumar | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jihan Santamaria Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Edgar D'Mello Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Newman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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