Darell Primary and Nursery School
Community primary school in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames).
Location
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About Us Headteachers Welcome Dear Parents and Carers, I hope you are keeping well in these challenging times. My name is Joe Porter and I am the Headteacher at Darell Primary School. I am extremely proud to be in a position to lead this exceptional school.
It is in times of crisis that you fully appreciate the virtues of the people you surround yourself with and I have been humbled by the response from the Darell team. As I write, it is a joy to hear happy children playing in the playground. The full return to school has been a success and it is fantastic to be able to focus on our children's learning.
They do not need to catch up as they are where they are and from this point on, we will work with every child to ensure they reach their full potential. The child who joins Darell will be welcomed, made to feel special and part of a community.
We pride ourselves on helping our youngest children, in Nursery and in Reception, to master the skills they need to succeed and participate in learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 102884
- 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
- Richmond upon Thames
- Constituency
- Richmond Park
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Morgan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Laura Morgan Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Borysiewicz Borysiewicz | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Elaine Francoso | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Rhys Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Hannah Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Janica Auluck | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Catherine Sullivan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Misha Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Marie Berry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Felisa Saverias | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Joss Francis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Joe Porter | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Maidment Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Kate Hatcher Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Marianne Paemen Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Laura Morgan Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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