Croft Primary School
Community primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield (Nottinghamshire).
Location
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I am delighted that you have chosen to find out more about us and I hope that the school website gives you an insight into our happy, thriving school.
Our children, staff, governors and families work very hard to make Croft School a wonderful place; a place where happy children demonstrate our school ethos of striving for excellence in all that we do .We provide an effective learning environment and a stimulating, creative and relevant curriculum.
Inspiring all children to be the best they can be and reach their potential is the essence of our school. We believe that strong home/school links and working in partnership is vital in ensuring that your child achieves to the highest standard in all aspects of school life.
We welcome your support and feedback at all times and hope that you will want to be involved and share in your child's education whilst at Croft. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please ring the office on 01623 455255 to make an appointment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 122463
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Ashfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Martin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Thompson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Sally-Ann Seward | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Miss Erika Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Darrell Frith | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Helen Bonsor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Elizabeth Barrett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Harby-Greaves | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sandra Turton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Margaret Young | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Julie Ashmore | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Stacey Hinchley Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2015 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Christopher Bonser Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2013 · term ended 2025 |
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