Salford Priors CofE Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Evesham (Warwickshire).
Location
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Guided by our Christian vision Rooted, Growing, Thriving we are committed to helping every child develop academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. Rooted in love and faith, we encourage children to grow in hope and courage, and to thrive in light and harmony.
Our values of love, forgiveness, courage, peace, hope, and faith are lived out daily in our classrooms, collective worship, and relationships. We are proud of our talented staff, our strong links with St. Matthew's Church and the wider community, and our place within the Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust.
Together, we provide an excellent education shaped by Christian values and enriched by opportunities that help children develop into confident, compassionate, and resilient young people ready to embrace life in all its fullness (John 10:10). We warmly invite you to explore our website, visit us in person and experience what makes our school wonderfully special.
History of Salford Priors C of E Academy Salford Priors Church of England Academy, was originally founded in 1656 by William Perkins, a visionary local benefactor who wanted to provide the best possible education for all the children in the village of Salford Priors.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 145415
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katie Kavanagh | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sharon Finney | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Jane Kent | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Denise Gibbs-Naguar | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Stuart Begley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Patricia Boyd | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Alan Clayton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ronald Harris Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sam Jannaway Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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