The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Voluntary aided primary school in Carlisle (Cumberland).
Location
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'Bonum Vincit et Amor Dei' Good Wins in the Love of God A warm welcome to The Bishop Harvey Goodwin Church of England VA Primary School. Please enjoy taking time to browse our website and if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit dont hesitate to call. We recognise the importance of your child being happy and thriving at our school.
We are here to support you as part of our school family in any way we can. Bishop Harvey Goodwin C of E (VA) School
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
- 133727
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Carlisle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2002
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol Bell | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jethro John Belcher-Farrier | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Revd Edward Johnsen | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Teresa Calvert | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael William Crawley | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carol Bell | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gerard Barr | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Watson | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Hampton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Abdul Harid Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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