The John Bamford Primary School
Community primary school in Rugeley (Staffordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At The John Bamford Primary School, we are proud to be a caring, vibrant and inclusive community where children, parents, staff and friends of the school all play a part. From our youngest learners in Nursery through to our oldest pupils, every child is valued and supported to thrive both academically and personally.
Our values of collective responsibility, respect, resilience and reflection are at the heart of everything we do. They guide our teaching, our relationships and the way we work together, helping our children to become confident, curious and compassionate learners who are ready to take on the world.
We know that a child's education is a shared journey, and we warmly welcome parents and carers as partners. Working closely together, and with the wider community, we create a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment where children can flourish. We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our school.
If you would like to experience the warmth and spirit of our community first-hand, please do get in touch to arrange a visit we would love to show you around.
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.- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 124171
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Cannock Chase
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathleen Bryan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Charlotte Killick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kate Clegg | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anita Alcock | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Vikki Hough | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emily Austin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Angela Munnelly | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Gittins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Louise Ferguson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2011 · until 2050 |
| Mrs Kerry Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Charlotte Killick Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Fiona Bracebridge Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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