Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
Community primary school in Lincoln (Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our pursuit of excellence in teaching and enjoyment of learning is at the heart of all that we do. We believe that children learn best when they are excited by being actively involved in and have a clear purpose for their learning.
Our curriculum emphasises the key skills in Maths, English & Science, whilst also facilitating teaching through topics which teach key skills and knowledge across the foundation subject areas whilst stimulating the children's thinking skills and encouraging them to widen their educational knowledge and become independent learners.
If you would like to book a visit to the school, please contact the office on 01522800971.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 120508
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Lincoln
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Culpin | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sara-Clare Robertson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julia Delaney | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Barbara Green | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Hutchinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Charlotte Messingham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Chantelle Medley | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Helen Pennington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Cave | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Grimes | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mr Matthew Davies | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Miss Naomi Haughton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Miss Joanne Bingwa | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mr Cliff Penning | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Pearson Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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