Silverton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Exeter (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
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Music
- Growth Mindset
- Retrieval Practice
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 113365
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Setting
- Larger 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 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hannah Jones-McVey | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Chesney Gilberthorpe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kate Wotton | 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 |
| Sheryl Margesson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Loosley-Leeming | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Waldram-McCabe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Olivia Burrow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Price | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lousie Parry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Ruddick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Reverend 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 |
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