Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Whitby (North Yorkshire).
Location
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We are a very small, vibrant and nurturing primary school close to the picturesque Whitby Abbey on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast. At Hawsker, we create opportunities for creativity, innovation and communication throughout the primary years.
We pride ourselves in developing children's personal development, well- being and wider curriculum opportunities and ensure that these are valued as highly as academic progress. We strive to ensure that pupils at Hawsker are happy and confident individuals who demonstrate the Christian Values during their time in school and within the community.
We use these values to support our teaching of the fundamental British Values and extend these to encompass our core Christian values of hope, trust, respect and community. We create a safe and secure Christian environment where all may achieve their full potential and feel a sense of pride in their own achievements and the achievements of others.
The needs of our children always come first and we work closely with parents, building positive relationships that help contribute to the work we do. Our vision of Flourish, succeed; let your light shine alongside Christian Values provides the framework for all aspects of school life and underpins the daily experience for everyone in our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 121498
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alicia Hogarth | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Heather Tennant | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Zena Bentley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Penny McDonald | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Molly Groombridge | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alicia Hogarth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Milward | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gareth Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Darren Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Heather Rattenberry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Joanne Parker | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Thompson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mrs Helen Stapley | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2021 |
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