Farlow CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Kidderminster (Shropshire).
Location
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Welcome to Farlow C of E Primary School Our federation is a vibrant community of two schools Farlow & Kinlet Church of England Primary Schools that cherish the values of learning, love, and connection, inspired by our Federation motto: Learn to Love and Love to Learn. Please click below to view this week's newsletter 06 / 02 / 2026 Friday 06th February 2026
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 123475
- 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
- Shropshire
- Constituency
- South Shropshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Wendy Brogden | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Nigel Savage-Bailey Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverend Sally Wallace-Jones | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mrs Claude Alexandra Daborn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sue Crichton | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Nigel Savage-Bailey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr George Court | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Joanne Watson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Wendy Brogden | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Ashley Buck | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2013 |
| Mrs Alison Davies | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2003 |
| Jonathan Hawkins Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Katie Hickman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · 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