Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Newbury (Hampshire).
Location
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On behalf of the children, parents, staff and Governors, we would like to warmly welcome you to Kingsclere CE Primary School. Our school website is designed to provide you with an insight to our daily life within our vibrant school. Our picturesque village offers us a wonderful setting in which to learn!
We are a thriving rural village school at the heart of the community, with a strong family-feel. We pride ourselves on our caring and friendly ethos, where everyone is encouraged to flourish by helping to nurture and develop all talents and gifts. We have a dedicated and professional staff team who work hard to provide every child with rich, exciting learning experiences.
Our imaginative curriculum offers opportunities for children to engage, question and build their own ideas in order to become the best learners that they can be. We have high expectations of our children, of their academic attainment, their effort, behaviour and attitude. Our children know that they come to our school to learn.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Christian Distinctiveness
- Maths
- Music
- Phonics and Reading
- Learning Behaviours
- Meet the Teacher
- School Timings
- Extra-curricular activities
- Wrap Around Care
- Friends of Kingsclere School
- READING for PLEASURE
- Handwriting Font
- Zones of Regulation
- Charanga (Music)
Key facts
- URN
- 116295
- 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
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Bowes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Harris Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ken Lennon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sara Hannan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Brandon Sternquist | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Angus Cater | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amy Croft | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Susan Watson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mrs Joanna Messenger | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr John Price | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Pete Williams | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Hollie Randall | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sophie Conway | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Ian Bowes Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ken Lennon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Mark Ellis Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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