Much Marcle CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Ledbury (Herefordshire, County of).
Location
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Our website is currently being transferred, please bear with us. From Tiny Seeds, Grow Mighty Trees! He told them another parable: the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field .
Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. (Matthew 13:31-21) At our school, we believe every child begins as a tiny seed full of promise, potential, and purpose.
Inspired by the parable of the mustard seed, we understand that even the smallest beginnings can grow into something truly mighty when nurtured with care, patience, and belief. We are committed to perseverance , encouraging our children to keep trying, keep growing, and never give up even when challenges feel big.
Like a seed pushing through the soil, we teach them that growth takes time, effort, and courage. We model respect in all that we do valuing every voice, celebrating differences, and creating a safe, inclusive space where all feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Just as every seed matters, every child matters.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 151252
- 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
- Herefordshire, County of
- Constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Robbins | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Davies | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Julie Sullivan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| John Reed | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Emma Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Jane Thomas | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Natalie Hugill | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Val Tait | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
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