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About

We aim to teach the whole child and encourage pupils to develop self-esteem, self-confidence and independence, in order to achieve their full potential. We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum incorporating a variety of learning styles that will challenge, enthuse and enable our children to reach their individual potential.

We aim to provide a happy stable environment, which supports learning and social development, and in which all children are valued. We aim to encourage a better understanding of cultural and social differences both within our own society and the wider world. We recognise the vital importance of education in partnership with parents, governors and the community.

To ensure that our school is fully inclusive and that everyone is able to flourish and progress we value the whole child and believe that every child has it within their grasp to identify their talent and find the key to unlock it. We value at Charles Baines, we recognise and value the importance of diversity and equality. The Equality Act became law in 2010.

It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Computing
  • Cooking
  • Minecraft
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Stem

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Food for LifeRecognised award

Key facts

URN
120492
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lincolnshire
Constituency
Gainsborough
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 4 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Dr Julian WhiteChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Dr Juilan White FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Donna BurderGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Justin PeoplesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Helen ToppGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Robert CookeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Philip TurnerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Samantha FrostGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Louise Amelia SimmondsGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2017
Mrs Tracey Bowman FormerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025 · term ended 2025
Mrs Donna Burder FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Keith William Hanson FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2025

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