Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Littleborough (Rochdale).
Location
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Stansfield Hall Church of England | Methodist Church Primary School Welcome to Stansfield Hall Church of England/Methodist Church Primary School, a place where care and high aspirations come together to create an exceptional learning environment for all.
It is my privilege as Headteacher to introduce you to our school, a community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
Since taking up my role as Headteacher in January 2023, we have been on a rapid journey of school improvement and I am incredibly proud of how well the staff, governors, children and community have all come together to support us on this journey. At Stansfield Hall, we believe that education is more than just academic achievement it's about nurturing the whole person.
Our commitment to care is evident in everything we do, from the warm and inclusive atmosphere that greets you as you walk through our school gate, to the individualised support each student receives from our dedicated staff. We understand that when students feel safe, respected, and cared for, they are empowered to explore their abilities and pursue their goals with confidence.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Gardening
- Lego
- Music
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Textiles
- Yoga
- Attachment Aware Schools
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 105810
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Constituency
- Rochdale
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Muriel Gott | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Andrea Whitfield | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thomas Gordon | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Lindsay Noble Hurst | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Donna Taylor-Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Lucy Hall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Revd Ruth Jackson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2016 |
| Mrs Claire Kelly Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Janet Emsley Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
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