Welcome to Marshwood Church of England Primary Academy. Ours is an extremely happy school, providing a caring environment in which each child can feel truly valued. We have dedicated, well-qualified teaching staff who provide a high quality education supported by well trained classroom assistants. The curriculum is rich and varied and we make the most of visits and visitors to enhance the pupils’ experiences. The children can select from a number of extra-curricular opportunities which help them to develop their talents and interests to the full. Our small school has high expectations of the pupils in all they do and this underpins activities whether in the classroom, on the playing field, or on day or residential visits.
The Christian ethos pervades the life of the school. We want our children to feel cared for valued and safe, and, in turn, to care for and value others. We want all the children here to feel good about themselves because we know that happy, confident children will both do the best they can and make the most of school life. The pupils attend a simple act of worship in the adjacent St Mary’s church each day to strengthen their understanding of the Christian faith.
Our membership of The Acorn Multi Academy Trust supports and strengthens our aims by offering skilled and experienced support and challenge from Andrea Rice, the CEO of the trust. The increased pool of management and teaching expertise found across the five schools; Mrs Ethelstons CE Uplyme, Axminster Primary, St Andrew’s CE Primary Chardstock, Membury Primary and ourselves, helps the staff to develop and share skills and knowledge and widens the curriculum opportunities for the children.
The school is set in a beautiful location with ever improving facilities such as outside play spaces and a newly developed garden and wild areas. We try to ensure the school offers a stimulating, welcoming environment for children and parents alike.
The task for the governors is to monitor and oversee the work of the school. To question the staff and visit the school, as critical friends. We want to know about standards , behaviour , the safety of the pupils, expenditure and the quality of the curriculum. We all strive to maintain and improve Ofsted’s most recent judgement of a good school with outstanding features.
Choosing the right school for your child is a major decision so the governors invite you to come to Marshwood CE Primary Academy to meet the head of school, staff and pupils to see if our school will meet the needs of your child.
Jo Jones
Chair of Governors
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Chair
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Mrs Jo Jones
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Vice Chair
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Mrs Tara Ballam
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Clerk
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Mrs V Dower
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Head Teacher Mr Luke Owen
To contact the governors please email the clerk: clerk@acornacademy.org, or write to the Chair of Governors, Marshwood Primary, Marshwood, Bridport, DT6 5QA
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MARSHWOOD CE PRIMARY ACADEMY – LOCAL GOVERNING BODY
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Name
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Type of Governor
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Appointing Body
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Office
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Term
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Lead
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Registered interests
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Jo Jones
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Parent
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Elected by parents
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Chair |
01.11.14 - 31.10.18
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Partner in Parsons & Jones
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Rev Stephen Skinner
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Ex-officio foundation
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Salisbury Diocese
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01.11.14
(Ex-officio)
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Trustee of Monkton Wyld Court
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Luke Owen
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Head
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As Head of School
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Head of School
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Ex-officio
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None
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Tara Ballam
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Parent Governor
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Elected by parents
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Vice Chair
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14.11.15 – 13.11.19
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Safeguarding
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None
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Sarah Forsey
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Foundation Governor
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Salisbury Diocese
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22.03.16 - 21.03.20
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SEN
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None
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Rob Greenman
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Foundation Governor
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Salisbury Diocese
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01.11.14 – 31.10.18
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Trustee of Bethany Chapel (Regd Charity)
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Anna Morgan
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Staff
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Elected by Staff
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01.11.14 – 31.10.18
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Governors no longer serving
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Barry Allsop
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Foundation
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Salisbury Diocese
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01.11.14 - 30.11.17
Stood down
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Paul Bailey
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Foundation
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01.11.14 - 21.07.17
Stood down
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Local Governing Body meeting Attendance
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Local Governing Body Meetings
01/09/17 – 31/07/18
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Possible
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Attended
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Jo Jones
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6
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6
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Rev Stephen Skinner
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6
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2
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Luke Owen
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6
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6
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Tara Ballam
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6
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6
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Rob Greenman
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6
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3
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Sarah Forsey
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6
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6
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Anna Morgan
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6
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4
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