Castle Hill Infant School
Community primary school in BASINGSTOKE (Hampshire).
Location
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Headteachers Welcome My Chair of Governors and I would like to warmly welcome you to Castle Hill Infant School, a school that provides an excellent education and strives to be at the heart of the community. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to lead this exceptional school community.
Having served as Deputy Head for 12 years, I have witnessed first-hand the dedication and commitment of our families and staff to ensuring that everyday is a successful day for all. My vision for the school is firmly rooted in the principles of providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that values the unique strengths and contributions of each individual. The whole team at Castle Hill Infant School is passionate about providing your child with an education which is creative, exciting and innovative.
I am dedicated to working with the staff and Governing Body to continue to provide a first class education where every child thrives and makes the best of every opportunity presented to them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 116041
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Basingstoke
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katie Fatania | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Hayman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Marion Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Cameron | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Samuel Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Fitzpatrick | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Stacey Chandler Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Becky Portsmouth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jodie Crane Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sarah-Jayne Bird Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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