Vernon Terrace Primary School
Community primary school in Northampton (West Northamptonshire).
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
At Vernon Terrace Primary School, our nurture provision is an invaluable resource that bridges the gap between home and school. It provides a safe and secure environment where children can explore their emotional and social well-being, develop self-awareness, and grow in confidence.
We are committed to improving the health and well-being of children and young people by removing barriers to learning. The Rainbow Room and Star Zone play a vital role in our schools inclusion and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) provision.
Research shows that learning is most effective when children feel emotionally secure, have good self-esteem, and experience a sense of belonging. Our nurture provision offers this opportunity, helping children build resilience and emotional maturity. These spaces are not only places of support but also places of learning.
Our highly experienced staff are specifically trained to work with individuals or small groups. Sessions are engaging, interactive, and designed to support children through carefully chosen activities and resources. Nurture sessions run five days a week from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Children attend for a 16-week placement.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Dance
- Music
- Rugby
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 121920
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Northampton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Julie Bull | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Henderson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Eloise Duddy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Aimee Lee | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Neil Cox | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Clive Ireson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Alastair Thomson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Julie Cassiano | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Karen Rathe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Karen Rathe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Julie Bull Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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