Acomb First School
Community primary school in Hexham (Northumberland).
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 Acomb First School we will support all children to grow into confident, resilient, curious learners. They will be responsible, global citizens who will leave us with a lifelong love of learning.
Through great teaching and the support of our families and local Acomb community partners, we create an inclusive school that nurtures and develops our child's sense of belonging and happiness. We firmly believe that every child is unique and therefore brings different experiences, skills and ideas into the classroom.
This in turn influences how they and others around them learn. We are committed to ensuring all children achieve their very best in all areas of school life. Through a partnership between home, school and the wider community, we provide a stimulating and caring environment in which to develop the whole child, preparing them for life.
At Acomb First School we believe that every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood, celebrate their individuality and reach their full potential. We aim to do this through: Developing lively enquiring minds, with the ability to question and argue rationally and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills. Celebrating everyone's strengths and efforts no matter how small
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- Music
- Accelerated Reader
- Forest School
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Key facts
- URN
- 122170
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- Hexham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Robson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Trevor Phillipson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Crow | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kathleen Francis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Johnson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kate Massey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Robyn Derby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Miss Hannah Williamson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Robert Earnshaw Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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