Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Congleton (Cheshire East).
Location
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Welcome to Astbury St Mary's Church of England Primary School Our school's vision is to 'Walk in love as Christ loves you' (Ephesians 5:2) Giving children a foundation to flourish and live fruitful lives. Rooted in the security of love we grow in learning, character and courage to equip us for the great adventure of life.
In our Astbury family the first fruits of our character are our values of self-control, peace and kindness. We learn and practise these to support all we seek to do together. As a church school we live by this vision and embed it into our practice and in all our work with the children and with each other. A note from Miss Blythe our Head Teacher.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 145720
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- Cheshire East
- Constituency
- Congleton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Bourke | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kath Moore Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Cook | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Katherine Bell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Amanda Gowans | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Bibby | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lauren Gibbins | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Elizabeth Wardlaw | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Carter | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Margaret Sanders Former | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Philippa Blythe Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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