Underwood Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Nottingham (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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Underwood Church of England Primary School! I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to Underwood Church of England Primary School and the exciting things we offer the children who come to school here. Welcome! As you look around the site, you can see that we have high expectations of everyone in school.
Our staff are committed professionals who are committed to creating a rich, enjoyable, 'learning for life' environment in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 'Being the BEST we can be!' is not only our school motto but it is our clear statement of intent and purpose which is at the heart of everything we do here in school.
Through our commitment to high standards and our range of extra-curricular activities we are confident that our school has something to offer everyone. Our caring 'family' ethos, based upon Christian values, creates an environment in which every child can flourish. Visits to the school by prospective parents and families are most welcome.
Please contact the school office to make an appointment to meet with me. Thank you for your interest in our school. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming your child to Underwood. Ms C Thorne Head Teacher Every Child Matters at Underwood Welcome to Underwood Church of England Primary School!
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Yoga
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 122746
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- 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 (12 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Liam Russell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katherine Green | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sandra Deaton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicola Helen Raynor | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Adam Summers | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kelly Janson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Nicola Epathite | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Leanne Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Clare Thorne | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rachal Lake | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Barbara Julie Roe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Reverend David Stevenson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2010 |
| Linda Sisson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ian Baxter Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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