Sandford School
Community primary school in Crediton (Devon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
In a creative, caring environment, we all support and challenge each other to develop confidence and independence. As active global citizens, we are inspired to discover and succeed in lifelong learning.
In all our schools: CHALLENGE We promote a culture of high expectations and drive towards the best outcomes We support and encourage each other by what we think, feel, say and do We learn to question and challenge each other in a positive way Our curriculum content is unique to our schools Our teaching is inspiring, creative and engaging for everyone.
DISCOVER We value every member of the school community with all their differences We enable everyone to discover their unique interests and abilities We recognise that some of the best learning comes from mistakes We learn that it is important to contribute to the world not just take from it.
SUCCEED We celebrate success in many different forms We strive for excellence in all we do We prepare children for the future by encouraging growing independence We support children and families in every way we can We ensure that all our children are safe, happy and confident so that they can achieve the best possible outcomes.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Cricket
- Music
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Growth Mindset
- Retrieval Practice
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 113107
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jackie Enright | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Wotton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Chesney Gilberthorpe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hannah Jones-McVey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Jolliffe | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sheryl Margesson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Ruddick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Olivia Burrow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Parry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Price | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Hinckley | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sadie Frost | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Waldram-McCabe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Loosley-Leeming | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record