St Giles' CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Potters Bar (Hertfordshire).
Location
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St Giles vision statement of to learn, grow and flourish captures the essence of a value system which we believe supports our children grow into positive role models, to learn both academically and socially and to flourish and be confident in all that they do. Our Motto is at the heart of all we do.
We are committed to providing children with the tools they need to become successful learners and citizens of tomorrow. We teach our children to be resilient and have strength of character in order to positively contribute to society. We empower our children to grow and develop their minds and opinions every day.
Across the school, we ensure that the learning is tailored to the needs of the children. Our ambition is that every child is prepared for their next stage of education by providing a diverse and inclusive curriculum, linked to exciting experience and visits which bring their learning to life and make it fun. Our House System plays a big part in this.
Children and staff from across the school come together in their houses to have assemblies and take part in exciting events.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sewing
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 117564
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertsmere
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Butcher | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Charlotte Harber | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mary Butcher | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Philip Green | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jane Canton | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elaine Hartland | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Dowdall | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kelly Carty Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Shira Daniels Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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