Bryn Offa CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Oswestry (Shropshire).
Location
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It is with great joy and warmth that I welcome you to Bryn Offa. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and celebrated for who they are. At the heart of our school community is a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence and thrive.
Our Christian values of Courage, Ambition, Respect , and Empathy are deeply embedded in everything we do. These values guide us as we inspire our students to reach their fullest potential.
We encourage our children to be courageous in their learning, to aim high and pursue their ambitions with determination, to show respect to themselves and others, and to approach challenges with kindness and understanding. At Bryn Offa, we firmly believe that every child is unique, and our core approach is to know your child as an individual.
We build strong, trusting relationships with every student, which enables us to guide them on their personal learning journey. Whether they are aiming high academically, exploring new talents, or developing social and emotional skills, we are dedicated to enabling every child to shine.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 123528
- 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
- North Shropshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Humphreys | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra Hayward | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kate Rushton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Davies | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Celine Keleher | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Rachel Harvey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Stefanie Waddington-Gries Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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