Upper Arley CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Bewdley (Worcestershire).
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
One Community, Learning and Growing Together, Sharing God's Love We would like to warmly welcome you to Upper Arley C of E Primary School, which is set in a breath-taking location close to the River Severn and the Severn Valley Railway in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
Our inclusive ethos and family feel enables all children to feel valued and nurtured every step of the way on their school journey. Foundations are built in our busy Nursery class, where children play and learn alongside Reception . Our continuous provision and inspirational outdoor learning environment encourages exploration, creativity and a thirst for learning.
Supported by our dedicated staff team and well-crafted curriculum design, children grow and learn to become inquisitive, independent and successful. Our values guide and illustrate to the children how they can make responsible decisions. show compassion and kindness, as well as take risks and build resilience.
We have strong links with the local community, including St Peter's Church and Arley Arboretum, to provide more inspiration, support our Christian distinctiveness and appreciation of the wonderful natural world which surrounds us.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Forest School
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
- Growth Mindset
Key facts
- URN
- 147761
- 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
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freda Griffith | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Modley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Samantha Ward | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Fearns | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Charlotte Jordan | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elinor Millward | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Dani-Elle Gunn | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Charlotte Beaman-Evans | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Greenwood Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Louise Low Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Lynne Morgan Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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