Horsford CofE VA Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
Location
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Our vision is to create a school where every child and adult has self-belief and the opportunity to be the best they can be, fostered through a sense of belonging, of being valued and with respect for individuality. We will be defined by who we are and what we do. 'I have come that they may have life and have it to the full'.
John 10:10 The Good Samaritan was a man of compassion, courage and responsibility, who saw it upon himself to always do the right thing by others. Even in challenging times, when it felt scary to do so, he was courageous in the choices he made. He helped more than just his friends, because he believed it was important to value everybody, whoever they were.
In the moment, he took responsibility when another was in need, because it was just the right thing to do. He made a difference, not just to one person, but to scores of communities who heard of the humility he showed. Inspired by this story, it is our vision that Horsford Church of England Primary School will foster the values of compassion, courage and responsibility.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 141991
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Christian
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (17 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sue Hill | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jessica Bannister | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter Spears | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Leggett | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Joanna Haywood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Margaret McPhee | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicky Pellatt | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Savage | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Jane Stockings | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Hindley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jill Steward | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alice Ndiaye | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Leggett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev David Hagan-Palmer | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Doreen Kelf | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ashley Best-White | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Lizzie Reeves Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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