Stanford in the Vale CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Faringdon (Oxfordshire).
Location
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Welcome to Stanford in the Vale CE Primary School The children, staff and governors of Stanford in the Vale would like to welcome you and your family to our inclusive school.
Stanford in the Vale CE Primary School is a happy and welcoming school community where every child is encouraged to follow the values of love, hope and community, and to work hard to be the best they can be for themselves and for the good of others.
Our passionate and dedicated staff are committed to providing high-quality education that meets the needs of each individual child. We endeavour to foster curiosity and a passion for learning, encouraging children to hold high aspirations for themselves.
At all times, we strive to support and enhance our children's academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual living and learning. Our vision of working together, achieving together permeates throughout the school. This is supported by our relational approach, which encourages and develops effective behaviours for learning, such as resilience and empathy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Numbots
- Purple Mash
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 123159
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 8 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Vizoso | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mary Vizoso Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ben Hutchins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Amy Curran | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Craig Sawyer | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Charlie Ames | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jenna Forth | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Ward | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mary Vizoso | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Janet Warren | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amanda Willis | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2009 |
| Mr Andrew Glenday Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Laura Jamison Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Keith Stuchbury Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Lewis Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Craig Goulding Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jane Lawson-Smith Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amanda Bellerby Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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