Goat Lees Primary School
Foundation primary school in Ashford (Kent).
Location
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I am delighted to be writing to you as the Headteacher of Goat Lees Primary School which opened in September 2013. As the Headteacher of a new school, it truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I feel privileged to have established a successful school in the Ashford District.
By working in partnership with the Governing Board, we have created a school that is modern and forward thinking whilst recognising the value of the very best of existing practise. I have been in post as Headteacher for Goat Lees Primary School since January 2013.
I have over 15 years' experience of working in schools as a senior member of staff and I have been in the fortunate position of serving in the role of Deputy Headteacher across two successful schools.
The opportunity to work alongside other inspirational leaders of education has been invaluable and I will continue to seek opportunities to work collaboratively with others to offer the very best opportunities to our children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 136251
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Ashford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola Bellman | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Winston Russel Michael | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Teresa Ann Adams | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Francesca Dunn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Emmerich | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melanie Fuller | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Andrea de Roeck | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Pronger | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Sarah Barrett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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