Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Voluntary aided primary school in Gainsborough (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
As the Headteacher of Blyton cum Laughton Church of England Primary School, I am delighted to welcome you to our website. I hope that you find the information helpful, interesting and engaging as you browse through the contents.
Leading the school has been a privilege since my arrival in 2016, culminating in two very successful Ofsted inspections in 2018 and November 2023 and the 2017 and 2024 SIAMs inspections. The wonderful, highly committed team at the school work industriously all year round and with children at the heart of every decision we make.
The children of BcL are truly inspiring and we are so grateful for having the opportunity to play such an important role in their lives. We are proud to be part of this community and recognise the vital role we play in educating our children and supporting our families.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Computing
- Cricket
- Debating
- Drama
- Football
- Hockey
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Twinkl
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 120619
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Gainsborough
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Parman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Saba Abbaszadeh | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Anna Kocholova | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nathan Verran | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bethany Sleight | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Holt | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Addleshaw | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Karl Duke | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
| Mrs Sallie JT Patterson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2014 | |
| Revd Mark Briscoe | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2010 |
| Mr James Michael Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2005 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Gismy George Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sarah Curtis Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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