Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bishop's Stortford (Essex).
Location
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Welcome to Birchanger C of E (VC) Primary School It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to Birchanger C of E Primary School where we really believe every child should experience Life in all its Fullness! As a small, church school every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish in their own unique way.
Our nurturing culture is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each child feels supported and understood. We believe in creating a learning environment where individuality is celebrated, and every childs potential is recognised and developed.
At Birchanger, we are committed to helping our children grow not just academically, but also personally, fostering a love of learning that will last a lifetime. We value our school community, and if you are a prospective parent, would strongly encourage you to come and visit our school where you will receive a warm welcome.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 115127
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ben Stickley Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carolyn Joy Field | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Pearce | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kathryn Leader | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angela Cook | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Adele Ward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Emlyn Humphries Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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