Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in York (North Yorkshire).
Location
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We aim for the highest quality of education for all our pupils. We believe it is important to provide the widest possible range of learning opportunities to enable all pupils to develop their own talents and abilities in a variety of curriculum areas. As a church school we promote Christian values in everything we do in school.
We like to achieve an extended family atmosphere in school to promote a feeling of belonging to a caring community, which in turn creates confidence and security for the children. We understand that parents play a vital role in the education of their children and so value the many ways that they engage with the school and their children's education.
We work closely with families to enable each child to achieve their potential. The core purpose of our vision is for children to Aspire, Believe and Achieve in a caring Christian community to ensure the holistic development of all who work and learn here.
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.- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 147095
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (4 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Croft Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gleeson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Diana Wharmby | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Sarah Feaster | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 |
| Mrs Marie-Louise Thirlaway | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2003 |
| Mr Luke Tabiner Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Steven Walkington Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Shanks Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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