The Bliss Charity School
Voluntary aided 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 The Bliss Charity, we believe that a truly enriching education goes beyond academics. Our mission is to create a learning environment that is caring, secure, and enriched with diverse opportunities. Every child is encouraged to develop not only academically but also in character, resilience, creativity, and physical skills.
We provide a foundation for lifelong learning, helping children build skills they will carry with them into the future. From our dedicated teachers to our supportive community, everything we do is aimed at fostering a sense of belonging and joy in learning. We are committed to nurturing confident, well-rounded children who are equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
For families considering our school, we invite you to explore the opportunities here, visit our school, and see how our caring approach can make a difference in your child's life. At The Bliss Charity Primary School, your child's journey is our priority. Come discover what makes our school community so special.
Join us in fostering an environment where every child feels cared for, secure, and enriched. The whole school voted in elections to decide on the house names. All children and staff were then allocated into houses.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Band
- Basketball
- Computing
- Cooking
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Textiles
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 122048
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sherry Hornagold-Prosser Former | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin Hughes | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Amy Kent | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Henry Marshall | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Erica O'Mahoney | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Melanie Hastings | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lynn Adey | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Natasha Marshall | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Mia Churms Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Leanne Wood Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · 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