Godalming Junior School
Foundation primary school in Godalming (Surrey).
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
Welcome to our website. We hope it gives you an insight into life at Godalming Junior School. Situated in the historic town of Godalming, we are an inclusive, ambitious and nurturing two form entry junior school serving the local community. We endeavour to provide highly effective teaching and together with a language rich , ambitious and values based curriculum .
All children develop excellent learning behaviours at GJS. We offer immersive educational and life experiences that are engaging , challenging and purposeful and ensure All children are equipped with the confidence and knowledge to enter the next stage of their education.
We have the highest expectations of each other and the highest aspirations for All our children to reach their full potential. We provide unique opportunities that promote our children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in this ever changing world and their physical well-being enables them to thrive in a supportive, highly inclusive learning community.
Every aspect of school life supports the children here and this is all underpinned by the Convention of Children's Rights as a Gold standard UNICEF 'Rights Respecting School'.
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.- Restorative Practice
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 125044
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 8 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr John Warren | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzanne Bott | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ioanna Skourti | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Councillor Janet Crowe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Abigail Gorringe | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mark Hosking | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Roxanne Appleyard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Scott Worsfold | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Shannon Hall | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Jonathan Haynes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Louise Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adam James Samson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mr Sam Garvey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr James Stephen Hazeldine Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Alice Poole Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kerry Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julia Roberts Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Samantha Jane Cronje Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Eleanor Duncan McIntyre Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Abigail Lucy Gorringe Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record