Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Community primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield (Nottinghamshire).
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 Priestsic, everyone receives a warm welcome, and every individual is valued. Our mission is to help children achieve their personal best and become confident, independent young people who are kind, value others and play a positive role in society. Visitors often comment on our exceptionally caring, supportive and friendly environment.
We are proud to lead a team committed to nurturing the children in our school as well as striving for high standards for them, providing the very best opportunities for all children in our care. Our staff, supported by dedicated governors, work tirelessly to deliver a rich curriculum that equips children with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to ensure that they thrive.
Visits to our wonderful school, either virtually through our website or in person, are warmly welcomed.
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.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Swimming
- Textiles
- Charanga (Music)
- Numicon
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 122468
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Ashfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Elizabeth Kitts | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathryn Cumberpatch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Catherine Hewitt | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Joanne Small | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Chukwunalu Analogbei | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kirsty Brimson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sandra Stringfellow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Karen Halliwell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mitchell Wilson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Laura Clarke | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Palmer | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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