The Butts Primary School
Community primary school in Alton (Hampshire).
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
To provide a nourishing, inclusive and vibrant learning environment, in which every child is happily engaged with the creative and innovative teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum. - protect and promote children's and staff's emotional and physical well-being. - encourage our children to embrace diversity and respect differences - equip them with the life-long values of curiosity, resilience and respect and show them that any act of kindness, however small, is valued. - enrich our broad and balanced curriculum with experiences both inside the classroom and outside in nature. - teach our children to challenge themselves, show them how they can learn from their mistakes and help them to grow in confidence in a secure and caring environment. - ensure that the achievements of all children are recognised and celebrated both within the school and the wider community. - be active and compassionate participants in our local and global community
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Computing
- Lego
- Music
- Rugby
- Stem
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Growth Mindset
Key facts
- URN
- 116025
- 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
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- East Hampshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Abigail Legg | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Louis Ward | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rebecca Owen | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Melissia Swaby-Melg | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Christopher Lee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Helena Lewis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alexandra Dudman | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Rebecca Gregor | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Hazel Cantoni | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Georgette Page | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Wendy Simson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2020 | |
| Mrs Julia Woodhouse | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Barbara Grice Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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