St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Newcastle (Staffordshire).
Location
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We work hard to inspire a love of learning and are committed to providing the best all-round education for every pupil, in a safe and nurturing environment. We set high expectations and standards, with the aim of enabling all children to flourish and reach their full potential.
As a caring, Church of England school our Christian values provide us with a firm foundation for excellent behaviour, strong relationships and a happy, fulfilled life. We take pride in our children's achievements and encourage them to develop a range of skills, including beyond the classroom. Through a deeply caring ethos this is a warm, welcoming and friendly school.
Pupils and staff flourish because of the way in which St. Margarets lives out its vision and values every day. Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Report July 2024 Enjoy a taste of our fantastic school by exploring the pages in this website.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 124268
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Charles Freeman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jane Arundel | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jane Sellman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Roger Whittaker | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Geraldine Eld | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Smart | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr William Bratt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Herbert | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Johnathan Kemp | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr David Hugill | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
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