Thorns Community Infant School
Community primary school in Kenilworth (Warwickshire).
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
We are part of the Park Hill Thorns Federation, providing primary education to children in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. We place a great importance on learning key skills, developing a healthy lifestyle, making friendships and building self-confidence and a sense of self-respect.
We believe that each individual has a unique place within our school family and the contribution he or she will make is important.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Clubs and Activities
- Volunteers and DBS Renewal
- Wraparound
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Music MarkMusic
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 125550
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Jenkinson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sue Casey Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Harrison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Simon Bucknole | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Katie Scott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| John Simpson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helly Langhorn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Leah Harris | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michelle Andrews | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachael Jenkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Lizzy Biggs | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Claire Bound | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Piotrowski | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ben Shaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Poote Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Joules Permanyer Craner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sue Casey Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | 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