Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bridport (Dorset).
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
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Salway Ash Primary School. I believe that primary education is fundamental and should help prepare children for their lives ahead so that they can move on to the next stage of their education as well-rounded members of the community.
Salway Ash is a thriving and successful school which is committed to having high standards in English and maths, has high expectations of all pupils and, through the offer of a rich and varied curriculum, provides children with some of their most cherished memories.
I believe that children learn best when their learning is contextualised and through our innovative curriculum, children have lots of opportunities to learn through first-hand experiences and are excited to come to school each day. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions and would like to find out more about life at the school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Minecraft
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Dance
- Accelerated Reader
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 113809
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alison Smith | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Joanna Goodfellow | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Rosalind Ward | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Robert Pepper | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Melanie Stubbs | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Phil Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Maria Goral | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Aburrow | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Boggis | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Leif Overment | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mrs Joanna Goodfellow Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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