Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Cleckheaton (Kirklees).
Location
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I am very proud to be headteacher of this wonderful school. Gomersal St Mary's is a strong part of the local community, supporting children and families emotionally as well as academically (Good school Ofsted June 2024).
We encourage pupils to excel regardless of their strengths and this is underpinned by our vision: By being the best we can be, we all shine brightly making our world and school a better place Our Christian ethos underpins everything that we stand for and this is supported by our Steps to Success: Resilience, Respect, Love, Friendship and Forgiveness.
Children are encouraged to challenge themselves in a supportive, nurturing and caring environment. I hope you can find all the information you require Here you will find, but if not please do not hesitate to contact school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
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Key facts
- URN
- 107747
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Spen Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Langdale | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justin Waters | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jeanette Vaines | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Linda Mumford | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Steffi Byram | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julie Hallas | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanna Earnshaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Jane Barker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mrs Brenda Swinton Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Justin Waters Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Justin Waters Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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