St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Academy converter primary school in Wokingham (Wokingham).
Location
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Welcome to St Nicholas CE Primary School, Hurst at St Nicholas CE Primary School, we believe that we are all part of one nurturing family. We are passionate about ensuring that all children are courageous and reach their potential, whatever their starting point.
We are a welcoming and inclusive school and aim to ensure that all members of our St Nicholas family have a positive and fulfilling experience at primary school. There is a strong focus on inclusion, kindness and respect for all.
Our teachers and teaching assistants ensure that all children are able to access the curriculum and are provided with the scaffolding needed to fully participate in school life. Teachers are supported in identifying difficulties early and developing strategies to support children in all areas of their learning.
The teachers and teaching assistants have created a supportive, friendly and nurturing classroom environment where all children to feel safe and know they are listened to. All staff understand the importance of safeguarding.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
Key facts
- URN
- 147377
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Constituency
- Wokingham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Catherine Westerling | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jason Mawer | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Camille Cowie | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ingrid Thorp | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Leitch-Devlin | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dale Godden | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Norah Thomas | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matthew Bradbury | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Kate Wiggins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Hilling | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Rachel Waldron Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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