Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire).
Location
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At Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School we are committed to excellence, care and fun for all. Integral to our approach is the Christian ethos of 'We will sparkle like jewels under the guidance of Jesus, his word being a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path'. For every child and every family to take away wonderful memories of their early years with us.
At Haddenham St Mary's, every child matters and everyone cares. We work in partnership with parents, governors and the wider community. Our Sparkle and Light theme aims to inspire our children to be Daring Diamonds, Active Amethysts, Reflective Rubies and Exploring Emeralds.
'Our Vision', you can download here: HSM Our Vision Promote curiosity and enthusiasm Develop all abilities Reward effort and achievement Encourage independence Promote creative and logical thinking Encourage respect and sensitivity for others Develop self-confidence and self-esteem Support Christian values
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 110446
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gaynor Bull | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amber Westerholm-Simpkin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alex Hearmon | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Catherine Buckland-Mills | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Scott Fawcett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Young | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jonathan Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin Greenhill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Karen Collett | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2011 |
| Revd Cassa Messervy Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Danielle Allsop Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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