The Gedney Hill Church of England VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Spalding (Lincolnshire).
Location
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On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors I would like to welcome you to our federation. We are two rural primary schools in the Lincolnshire Fens, Shepeau Stow Primary School and Gedney Hill Church of England Primary School. We aim to provide learning to meet the needs of all our pupils, preparing them for life beyond primary school.
During their time with us, their learning experience should be engaging, challenging and enjoyable. We welcome visits to our schools all year round.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 120548
- Type
- Voluntary controlled 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
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- South Holland and The Deepings
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Barmby | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Paton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ben Moss | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Dawn Clarke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Neil Watson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jenny Beale | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Jane Barham-Sivers | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 |
| Mrs Alison Buddle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2012 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Stancer Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Alan Wells Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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