St Andrew's CofE First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Birmingham (Worcestershire).
Location
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Welcome to St. Andrew's Church of England First School St. Andrew's Church of England (VA) First School is in the Diocese of Birmingham and the County of Worcestershire. It caters for pupils between the ages of 4 and 9 years of age.
The school stands in its own pleasant grounds and has a large playing field and playground with a superb adventure trail plus a large wooden gazebo. It also has quiet area with seating and fenced conservation area, with a pond, which acts as a Forest School setting. This gives the pupils the opportunity to experience a range of outdoor activities.
The school has excellent Computing and library facilities, housed in an impressive information centre. Music, sport and a creative curriculum are strengths of the school. We encourage the children to care and support one another and aim to provide a family atmosphere where children can achieve their full potential.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 116865
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- Bromsgrove
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sam Smith | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sally Rossington | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Joel Browne | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Charlotte Kalantari-Gregory | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Eleanor Hotham | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jack Hobbs | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Kate McGarry | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Cathy Dakin | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Openshaw | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Dawn Sparks | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Frances Barnes | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Rev Andrew Hobbs | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Ms Karen Hillmansen | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2018 | |
| Mrs Sophie Rowan Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julia Powell Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · term ended 2025 |
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