St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided primary school in Surbiton (Kingston upon Thames).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to St. Andrew's and St. Mark's CofE Junior School's website . We are a thriving, values-driven school where over 350 children and adults learn, grow, and flourish together. Rooted in Christian ethos, our vision is inspired by John 10:10: "I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness."
Our diverse community is built on respect, inclusion, and partnership. We work closely with families, value every voice, and empower pupils to believe, achieve and succeed. Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Explore our website, or better yet—come and see us in action! Missed the primary school application deadline?
Don't worry, applications to join us in September 2026 are still open!.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 102588
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Joy Aboim | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Joy Aboim Former | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| The Revd Robert Stanier Former | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Elizabeth Belshaw | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin Taylor | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emily Blake | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Claire Morris | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Shafaly Khan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Church | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Huseyin Karanci | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jesicca Cresswell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ben Brinded | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Matthew Gates | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Reverend Carole Bourne Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Ruth May Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Emily Woodward Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Shafaly Khan Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Joy Aboim Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record