St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Milton Keynes (Milton Keynes).
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
🌟 Welcome to St Mary and St Giles Church of England School As Headteacher of St Mary and St Giles C of E School—proudly part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Academy Trust—it is both a joy and a privilege to welcome you to our vibrant school community.
At SMSG, we believe every child is a unique gift from God (Psalm 127:3), and our mission is to nurture each one to become the very best version of themselves. Our school is built on a foundation of Christian values— Kindness, Responsibility, Love, Wisdom, and Thankfulness —which shape every aspect of school life.
These values guide our teaching, our relationships, and our vision for helping children grow into confident, compassionate individuals ready to thrive in the wider world.
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.- Dance
- Music
- Restorative Practice
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 147891
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Terrey | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Carly Elsworth Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gareth Thomas | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gwen Yates | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Philippa Wass | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Matt Billingsley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Jezamin Lindsay | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Adam Palmer | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Kim Kemp Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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