St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Godalming (Surrey).
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 Mary's, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, happy and secure. Our school is a place where children are known as individuals, where their strengths, interests and unique personalities are celebrated.
We take pride in nurturing confident, polite and kind young people who care for others, strive to be their best selves, and grow into motivated, aspirational learners. We offer strong academic foundations in core subjects, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum that covers all areas of the National Curriculum.
Our dedicated team of teachers lead subjects they are passionate about, and we're fortunate to have specialist staff in music and PE. Children enjoy opportunities to perform and take part in events, from class assemblies and school productions to Young Voices.
Pupils have the chance to represent the school in a variety of inter-school sporting events throughout the year, with opportunities offered across different year groups and activities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Drama
- Gardening
- Music
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Retrieval Practice
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Sing UpRecognised award
- Heritage SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 140026
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jane Bell Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Meredith | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Sarah Moore | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Geof Todd | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jeanette Cochrane | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gary Simpson | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Alison Evans | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Ms Emma Hampshire | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Rev Rachel Greene | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Yvette Oqvist | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2016 | |
| Mr Paul Mercer Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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