Great Totham Primary School
Foundation primary school in Maldon (Essex).
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
Barney is a mature golden retriever who belongs to Miss Vass. He loves coming into school and working with all the children - especially if they tickle him and tell him hes beautiful! Here are some pictures of Barney enjoying life. PS - we do tell the children hes listening to their stories, even if his eyes are closed!
A full rationale and risk assessment explaining Barneys work in school is available here.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Choir
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- School Games Mark GoldSport
- Sing UpRecognised award
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 115244
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Witham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andy Johnson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Nixon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Tweed | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Watson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Quilter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amecia Wilkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Wraight | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Joe Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Lisa Cleghorn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steve Carter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Sarah Vass | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
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