Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Hexham (Northumberland).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Chollerton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Be the best you can be through; challenge, nurture, inspiration, respect, happiness, inclusion in a safe, loving Christian family. We are a small Church of England Voluntary Aided school set in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
We prioritise our strong family atmosphere and sense of community and inclusion of all. An active and rich creative partnership exists between the school, Church, and the people of the community. This partnership based on Christian principles, extends the spiritual experience of our pupils and builds up relationships locally in this sparse rural area.
The children at Chollerton First School are at the heart of everything we do. They are encouraged and nurtured in a wonderful learning environment and their happiness and enthusiasm is evident when you walk into the school.
We provide a broad and rich curriculum, greatly enriched by the grounds and rural setting of the school, which contributes to all aspects of each pupil's development. It challenges our children in their learning and personal expectations and gives many opportunities for each pupil to express themselves and gain confidence in their own abilities.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- Rugby
- Forest School
- Oxford Reading Tree
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Twinkl
Key facts
- URN
- 122272
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- Hexham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sarah Lunn | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Brook | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Lancastle-Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Watson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sandie Ross | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Hird | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rosy Dickinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Hay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Glenda Glenwright | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Denise Jones | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kirsten Coulson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2013 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louisa Stewart Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Ummu Feeley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2025 |
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