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About

Welcome to Colmers School & Sixth Form College, a vibrant community where education meets opportunity in a nurturing and supportive environment. My journey in education began in 2007, and over the years, I have held several senior leadership positions.

Before joining Colmers, I was the Headteacher at another large secondary school in Birmingham for five years, where I refined my vision for educational excellence and student empowerment. Colmers is a special place. Our mission is not only to deliver outstanding education but to mold our students into capable, confident individuals ready to tackle the challenges of the future.

We achieve this through a relentless focus on high academic standards, inclusive practices, and a curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Since my early days in education, I have been driven by a commitment to educational equity and excellence.

Growing up in a family that valued education profoundly, I have always believed in the transformative power of learning. This belief has shaped my approach to leadership, emphasising collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Key facts

URN
103563
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Northfield
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (10 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Samantha IngramChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Mark Eaves-Seeley FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Miss Rebecca NobleGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Kirsty FurnissGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Dan HardingGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Peter WhiteGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Miss Shelly KeilGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Dace ParkesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Abby PodmoreGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Craig NaughtonGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Elizabeth FreethGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028
Ms Samantha Ingram FormerGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · term ended 2026

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