St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Southam (Warwickshire).
Location
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St Lawrence is a place of aspiration, nurturing the talents and interests of our children, where we embrace our differences, learn from each other and enjoy being curious together . We know all our children can soar . A happy church school that nurtures the unique talents of individuals and brings them together so that 'they will soar on wings like eagles.'
St Lawrence C of E (VA) Primary School, Dog Lane, Napton-on-the-Hill, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 8LU
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 130884
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1996
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Russell | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Dewes | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jan Sanchez | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Deborah Williamson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Julia Sheppard-Boby | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lucy Jefferies | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Bethan Hanna | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Thomas van Praag | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Alastair Snook | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Stuart Webb | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jim Sleight | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2015 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sue Watkins Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Caroline Ann Adams Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Heather Loosemore Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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