The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Burton-on-Trent (Staffordshire).
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
Scripture: I can do everything through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13) At Richard Crosse, we believe that Christian principles are at the heart of everything we do as a school. We enable our children to grow up in a school underpinned by love, respect and friendship. These values are the core for all we do at Richard Crosse and empower our children to thrive .
The scriptures of Philippians provide the basis for our motto and why we believe our children gain strength and can flourish under the teachings of the Christian faith. Under our overarching motto of Believe and Achieve our values are shaped through the Christian values of Love, Respect and Friendship.
We aim to provide an environment which develops the children's spiritual understanding and moral compass . Alongside these core values we ready our children for life through key learning tools such as resilience, communication, empathy and teamwork.
By using these tools and values, we strive for our children to become life-long learners, fostering a sense of curiosity, excitement and passion for everything they experience and do.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Yoga
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 142096
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Lichfield
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (6 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Darren Walsh | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Laura Kirven | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Ann Shilton | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Jodie Jenkinson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lyndsey Derry | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emma Bowring | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
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