Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Community primary school in Hereford (Herefordshire, County of).
Location
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Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a dynamic, rural school proud of its supportive ethos and its beautiful surroundings in the foothills of the Black Mountains. For many years now, Michaelchurch has held the belief in a happy childhood at its core.
We do this because we believe that children who feel safe, comfortable and valued have a natural inclination to explore and thus to learn. Michaelchurch has a strong and vibrant community of children, staff and parents. Our children's wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
Key facts
- URN
- 116714
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Claridge | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Oliver Cooke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rebecca Cook | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Cheryl Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rhodri Flanagan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Victoria Geoghegan | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Geoff Holder | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Louise Crocker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
| Andrew Edwards Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Kristan Pritchard Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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