Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Grantham (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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).We take pride in our small, inclusive church school as we seek to spark curiosity, develop wisdom and encourage all to know they can make a positive impact in the world. Our safe, creative and challenging learning environment ignites wonder, and enables every member of our school community to develop open minds and warm hearts.
Through the foundation of shared Christian values, we journey together towards the flourishing of all. "…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works." Matthew 5:16 Our Values are: Love (incorporating God's love for us), Respect, Responsibility, Forgiveness, Determination, Honesty and Kindness.
Children and adults refer to these values on a daily basis and our learning aims to create a deep understanding of how these values can impact positively upon our lives.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 120689
- 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
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cora Townson | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Graham Doney | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Leeann Allen | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Estelle Drayton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Professor Wen-Shao Chang | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Georgie Machell | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 |
| Mrs Helen Lane | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matt Brown | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Rebecca J Lyon | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Amy Cussell-Smith Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Charlotte Welbourne Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record