Fulfen Primary School
Community primary school in Burntwood (Staffordshire).
Location
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Our forward-thinking school aims to prepare our children for a rapidly changing world by delivering a creative, challenging curriculum which is tailored to the needs of all pupils and inspires children to be the best that they can be. A Fulfen child will be kind, caring and considerate.
They will become independent, reflective learners and will embrace opportunities confidently. Our four school values underpin our pupils' behaviour and attitudes throughout their time at Fulfen. Our pupils unlock their personal and academic potential as they lead their way to their brightest future. Our school reflects the British values in all that we do.
We aim to support our children throughout their primary school journey so they can develop into safe and caring individuals who will become democratic, responsible and tolerant adults who will make a positive difference to the society they live in. This is evident in our assemblies, school council actions and through the breadth of our curriculum.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 124209
- 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
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Lichfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 9 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Ritchie | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jack Boardman Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headteacher Melanie Sturch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clair Hawkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Lewis Field | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Louise Stretton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mark Rollason | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kay Pyatt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lauren Roughley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hayley Copper | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Melanie Wright Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Rachel Kilgallen Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Lewis Field Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Dingle Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Ritchie Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Elaine Witcomb Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Poxon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher Jane Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
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