Nayland Primary School
Community primary school in Nr Colchester (Suffolk).
Location
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We focus on the academic, social, physical, spiritual and emotional growth of all children, and we place a great deal of emphasis on the supportive relationships between the school, the parents and the child in order to achieve our goals. Nayland offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Our grounds, woodland and sporting facilities are great.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 124543
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Teresa Moriarty | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Lucas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Ward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Oli Brown | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amber Betts | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Penny King | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Declan Leahy Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Leigh Bevan Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Mandy Cook Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Phil Page Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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