St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School
Voluntary aided primary school in Ashtead (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
Our vision is to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment rooted in the Christian faith. Inspired by Colossians 3:14, we emphasize love as the cornerstone of our school community. With an exemplary learning environment, where children can rise to challenges without fear of failure. Kind hearts, bright futures.
St Giles' C of E (A) Infant School, has been at the heart of Ashtead and the surrounding area since 1852. As a small school, we are uniquely placed to know each and every child; their strengths, their next steps and their personalities.
All children learn in different ways and at St Giles' this is acknowledged by all staff, who ensure that their provision and support for all children is outstanding. Ou r curriculum is engaging, lively and topics are based on pupils' interests. We use a wide range of resources and teaching styles to deliver lessons to pupils of all needs and abilities.
St Giles' is a happy, caring and inclusive school, where children are given opportunities to learn, develop and experience new challenges.
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.- Band
- Football
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 125190
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Epsom and Ewell
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (11 current, 8 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Dominic Pioli | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Dominic Pioli Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Kendall | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin David Bridger | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alan Douglas McQueen Auld | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tamsyn Josephine Persand | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Revd Thomas James Darwent | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mrs Holly Elizabeth Igglesden | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Reverend Alexandra Louise Stevens | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tracy Davina Pearson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ahsia Malik | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Mercy Atkins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Malu Nkonko Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Daniel Beck Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Arnold Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Joanne Lewis Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Charlotte Board Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Harriet Trendell O'Keefe Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Greenhill Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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