East Markham Primary School
Community primary school in Newark (Nottinghamshire).
Location
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This is a well-led school where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Ofsted, 2023 We are delighted to welcome you to East Markham Primary School. At East Markham, you will find a supportive, friendly and professional environment, which is always welcoming.
Our fantastic pupils are eager to learn and our excellent team are committed to raising standards and providing a high quality education for all of our children. We are proud to be part of a supportive community, and place the utmost importance on forming close and lasting relationships with our children and their families.
Our aim is for the children in our school to become independent, determined, caring and tolerant young people. We hope to inspire them to have a love of learning and to work hard in order to make good progress and reach their full potential. The support of our families is invaluable.
We appreciate the home/school teamwork that is required to offer your children the best possible start to their education, and look forward to involving you in this journey.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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- Trade Union Facility Time
- Classes Caterpillars
- Butterflies
- Hedgehogs
- Badgers
- Squirrels
- Otters
- Kestrels
- Foxes
- Behaviour
Key facts
- URN
- 122638
- 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
- Newark
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Guy Le Geyt | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jo Crutchley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melissa Agosto | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2028 | |
| Mrs Amy Duckmanton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Dee Abbott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Hutchinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Scott Knottenbelt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Melissa Agosto Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lucy Hopkinson Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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