Welcome from the Chair of Governors
A very warm welcome to Ramsbury Primary School. It is a privilege to chair the Governing Body of this caring and wonderful school in one of the most beautiful spots in England.
Pupils who attend this fantastic, OFSTED rated Outstanding, primary school are given a strong rounded education enabling them to be confident young people when they go into secondary education and into their adult lives. The school excels in all areas including sport, music, art as well as in academic subjects. We offer a safe and caring learning environment for your children and we put our children at the centre of everything we do.
Our wonderful Head Teacher, Miss Price, and her colleagues know every child in their care and ensure that each is nurtured and well looked after while at school.
Our parents are keen to see their children progress and we encourage a healthy dialogue between parents and teachers. We want you to feel proud of your children and what they are able to achieve while they are with us.
We hope your children will be very happy here.
With warmest wishes,
Ashley
Ashley de Safrin
Chair of Governors
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Ashley can be contacted by emailing: officeadmin@ramsbury.wilts.sch.uk or writing to Ramsbury Primary School, Back Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2QH |
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Committee |
Chair |
Committee Members |
Finance and Premises | Steve Sherman | Joanna Price, Keelin Mathias, Darren Arekion,
Ashley de Safrin, Dr Will Wallage |
Staffing | Lisa Wilson-Pooley |
Joanna Price, Ashley de Safrin, Steve Sherman, Shar Nokes, Mark Palmer |
Curriculum | Laura Collis |
Joanna Price, Juliet Rean, Helen Foley, Lynn Hinder, Steve Sherman, Shar Nokes |
Vision and strategy | Steve Sherman |
Joanna Price, Ashley de Safrin, Laura Collis, Mark Palmer, Darren Arekion |
We have 12 Governors on the Governing Body:
As stated below, we have one Associate Governor with no voting rights
Governor | Business/ Other Interest |
FGB Attendance 2021-22 |
Committee Attendance 2021-22 |
Darren ArekionType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 5/5 | F&P – 4/5 |
Joanna PriceType of Governor: Head Teacher |
Nil Return | 5/5 | S-4/4
C- 5/5 F&P-5/5 |
Juliet ReanType of Governor: Associate |
Nil Return | 5/5 | C- 3/4 |
Ashley de SafrinType of Governor: Local Authority |
Partner on Excalibur Trust Board | 5/5 | F&P- 5/5
S- 5/5
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Steve ShermanType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 4/5 | F&P- 4/5 |
Will WallageType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 5/5 | F&P- 5/5 |
Lisa Wilson-PooleyType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 3/5 | S- 5/5 |
Helen FoleyType of Governor: Parent |
Nil Return | 5/5 | 4/4 |
Mark PalmerType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 2/3 | S-2/2 |
Lynn HinderType of Governor: Staff |
Nil Return | 4/5 | 4/4 |
Laura CollisType of Governor: Parent Term of Office: 17 Nov 2021 – 16 Nov 2025 |
Nil Return | 4/4 | C-2/3 |
Sharon NokesType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 2/3 | S-2/3 |
Governors resigning in 2022/23
Governor | Business / Other Interest | FGB Attendance 2021-22 | Committee Attendance 2021-22 |
Jonathan SwiftType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 2/5 | C – 4/5
S – 4/5 |
Sophie PollockType of Governor: Associate |
Nil Return | 5/5 | C- 3/4 |
Rowena LucasType of Governor: Associate |
Nil Return | 4/5 | C-1/1 |
Anna WhiteheadType of Governor: Co-opted |
Parish Councillor, Minal | 3/3 | C- 4/4 |
Governors resigning in 2021/22
Governor | Business / Other Interest | FGB Attendance 2019-20 | Committee Attendance 19-20 |
Roger GreasleyType of Governor: Local Authority |
Parish Councillor, Ramsbury | 4/5 | S-4/5
F&P-4/5 |
Governors resigning in 2020/21
Governor | Business / Other Interest | FGB Attendance 2019-20 | Committee Attendance 19-20 |
Michael AllmanType of Governor: Associate |
Nil Return | N/A | N/A |
Carol DaviesType of Governor: Staff |
Nil Return | 5/5 | C–5/5 |
Michele BarleyType of Governor: Co-opted |
Nil Return | 2/2 | C- 2/2 S- 2/2 |