St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Rotherham (Rotherham).
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
At St. Gerard s, with Christ as our Teacher, we are committed to enabling every child to reach their full potential. Our mission is to nurture each pupil's unique gifts and talents, guiding them to become the best they can be, not just academically but in all aspects of life.
Admissions Facebook Newsletter Our Vision for Every Child We believe that every child deserves a holistic education that goes beyond the classroom. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that exceeds the expectations of the national curriculum, ensuring that each child is equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our goal is to inspire our children to become responsible, respectful global citizens who contribute positively to society. We encourage our pupils to aim high, fostering a culture of aspiration and perseverance that extends through to secondary school, post-16 educations, and beyond. Gerard s, we set ambitious goals for every child.
We are dedicated to helping them achieve their God-given potential while cultivating an attitude of boundless ambition, where they believe there are no limits to their learning or achievements. Central to our curriculum and everything we do are our three guiding promises:
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.- Football
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 139877
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Constituency
- Rotherham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Cristian Gurran | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Cristian Gurran Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joseph Neal | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anita Taylor | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Catherine Cooney | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Darren Machen | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dean Bulbeck | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Bernadette Baxter | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2007 |
| Lee Riches Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Rachel Hodgson Former | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | 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