Weston Rhyn Primary School
Community primary school in Oswestry (Shropshire).
Location
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Our School Values Respect - for self, each other and our school and this is reflected in our thoughts, words and actions. Being citizens of the world. Courage - the strength and resilience to overcome challenges, take risks and grow strong. Knowing that some goals take time to achieve. Community - building strong relationships in a place where everyone has a voice.
Working together, developing skills for the future. Thank you for taking the time to visit our school website. We hope that you find it both informative and useful. Weston Rhyn Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school situated at the heart of the village of Weston Rhyn, between Oswestry and Chirk, on the Shropshire/North Wales border.
Children also attend the school from Chirk Bank, Rhosweil, Bronygarth and other surrounding villages and towns. Upcoming Events Term Dates View Full Calendar There are currently no upcoming Events.
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.- Computing
- Music
- Zones of Regulation
Key facts
- URN
- 123403
- 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
- Shropshire
- Constituency
- North Shropshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Graham French Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Jennifer Kohan Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Roberts | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rachael Mary Davies | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Councillor Carl Rowley | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Janet Kelly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Cai Burr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Emmie Ellis-Jones | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Graham Richard French | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Wendy Newman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor James Wallace | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Suzi Bray | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Thirzah Deakin | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Oliver Parody Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Jennifer Kohan Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Tracey Derham Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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