Grendon Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Northampton (North Northamptonshire).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Logo uniform The Colour Run Day Sports Day Surf The Lion King Production Dance Frozen Welcome to Grendon CE Primary School Grendon CE Primary School is consistently amongst the highest performing schools in North Northamptonshire.
It has a strong reputation for innovative curriculum design which has received wide acclaim for rapidly improving standards, engaging children in learning and promoting global citizenship. In 2019, the school was named Primary School of the Year at the National TES School Awards and in 2023 its academic performance ranked the school in the top 1% of schools nationally.
The school's recent Ofsted report (November 2024) recognsies the school as 'a very special place' and also found 'a culture of high standards' , 'high quality pastoral care' and that 'pupils thrive both socially and academically'.
If you would like more information about the school or would like your child to join us, please contact the school office on 01933 663208 or email us at Edit Page Logo uniform The Colour Run Day Sports Day Surf The Lion King Production Dance Frozen Welcome to Grendon CE Primary School Grendon CE Primary School is consistently amongst the highest performing schools in North Northamptonshire.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 121975
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julia Brown | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicky Wye | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Fegan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Handcock | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Patrick Barber | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kate Dudley-Smith | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Charlotte French | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Calum Dow | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Aylesbury | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Wayland | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2009 |
| Mrs Lucy Swales Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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