Cutcombe Church of England First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Minehead (Somerset).
Location
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About Us Central to the Moorland Federation ethos are our fundamental principles and promises, steering our educational strategies and moulding the ambiance within our learning environments.
Welcome to the Moorland Federation Schools - Important information for Visitors The Moorland Federation is proud to hold a range of esteemed accreditations that reflect our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering an exceptional learning environment.
We take great pride in the accomplishments and successes of the Moorland Federation, and it is our pleasure to showcase the prestigious awards we have earned over the years Support our local schools by donating and helping to fund special projects Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of schools.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Growth Mindset
- Mentally Healthy Schools
- Forest School
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
- 123831
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Frances Nicholson | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Smith | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Julia Kingsford | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Patrick Watts-Mabbott | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hazel Mutter | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul James | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Kim Garner | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Daniel Moncrieff | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Helen Jenkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Ann Gibbs | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mr Steven Pugsley | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Naomi Philp | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Rev Helene Stainer | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mr Clive Franklin Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Dowell Conning Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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