St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Richmond-upon-Thames (Richmond upon Thames).
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
Our school is a very special place, where we aim to nurture and guide each child to reach their full potential academically, personally and spiritually. Our recent Outstanding Ofsted Inspection Report states that the school has the highest aspirations for all pupils and that children flourish in this supportive and purposeful environment .
We are a welcoming and inclusive community where pupils are happy and thrive; they have fun and a passion for learning which is evident from the moment you enter our school gates. We provide children with a very broad learning experience, full of new challenges and long-lasting memories.
Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all learners and to enable children to develop the skills, knowledge and self-confidence to move successfully onto their next stage in education. As a Catholic school our motto Love one another as I have loved you John 13:34 is at the heart of all we do.
Our school values of equality, excellence, kindness, forgiveness, perseverance, friendship, courage, service and respect are based on Catholic Social Teaching principles, and are fostered and celebrated throughout the school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 149925
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Constituency
- Richmond Park
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary-Ann McClaran | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Dr Oona Stannard Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2013 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Isabel Agbo | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Donoghue | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Elizabeth Green | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Marie Devine-Bloomfield | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Marian Conran | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jenny Evans | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Hines | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
| Mr Thomas O'Malley | Local Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2010 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Julia King Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Elizabeth Green Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Paul Webb Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2010 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record