Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Richmond (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Be able to send us a message of enquiry Enquire about a place for your child to start school We have a wide range of ongoing activities and clubs I came that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10) At St Mary's Bolton-on-Swale we welcome everyone to a school community where all can flourish.
Underpinned by our Christian values everyone belongs and is valued as a child of God. We promote academic excellence and the development of character, knowledge and skills to enjoy being our best selves now and in the future. Our Church School Inspection graded us as outstanding in all areas in November 2016.
"The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Bolton-on-Swale as a Church of England Primary School are outstanding." In November 2023 our Church School Inspection described Bolton-on-Swale St Mary's as a school where: 'The vision is lived out in deeply nurturing and caring relationships. This is evidenced in exceptional politeness and behaviour throughout the school.'
'The curriculum inspires and motivates pupils and ignites their love of learning.' 'Carefully selected extra-curricular activities enrich the breadth of learning that pupils encounter.'
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.- Manage options
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Music MarkMusic
- School Games MarkSport
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121604
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Clare White | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Daisy Dawson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Revd Simon Dowson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Vanessa Rafelt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Louise Gigante | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jean Bath | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Garbutt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Andrea Saward | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Nicola Dobson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 |
| Mrs Lisa Hutchinson Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Paula Reynolds Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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