I would like to echo Mrs Edwards' welcome to you all and I thank you for your interest in our school.
St Mary’s school has a long tradition in Rickmansworth, dating back to 1711.
We are proud of our pupils’ achievements in all areas of their school life, whether those achievements are academic, creative or sporting.
In 2019, our school was inspected by Ofsted who graded the school 'a good school'. Inspectors reported that:
The school has a caring inclusive ethos, where pupils are looked after well. Parents and carers, pupils and staff are overwhelmingly supportive of the work of the school.
An exciting, aspirational curriculum develops pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education and for life in modern Britain.
In 2018, we were inspected by SIAS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools). We were deemed 'a good school'.
Our pupils enjoy coming to school. They also enjoy their lessons and their extra-curricular activities. In line with the school’s Christian ethos, we take a pride in educating our pupils and developing a strong sense of morality in them, whatever their faith or none.
Governor | Area of Responsibility | Term of Office Start Date | Term of Office End Date | Appointment | Pecuniary Interests |
David Carruthers | Chair | 01-May-20 | 30-Apr-24 | Foundation/DBE Governor | None |
Resources Committee | |||||
Quality of Education Committee | |||||
Admissions | |||||
Assessment Working Group | |||||
Finance Working Group | |||||
Governor Development Coordinator | |||||
Head's Performance Management | |||||
Policy Schedule | |||||
Year 6 Link Governor | |||||
Fran Willett | Co - Vice Chair | 07-Mar-20 | 06-Mar-24 | Foundation/DBE Governor | None |
Assessment Working Group | |||||
Church Link | |||||
Equalities & Diversity Link Governor | |||||
Head's Performance Management | |||||
Mental Health & Wellbeing Link | |||||
Emma Edwards | Head Teacher | 01-Sep-17 | Appointed by the FGB | None other than salary received | |
Resources Committee | |||||
Quality of Education Committee | |||||
Attitudes and Behaviour Committee | |||||
Assessment Working Group | |||||
Finance Working Group | |||||
Personal Development | |||||
Pupil Premium and Vulnerable Groups | |||||
Katie Bennett | Class Teacher | 16-Sep-21 | 15-Sep-25 | Staff Governor | None other than salary received |
Quality of Education Committee | Elected by Staff | ||||
Assessment Working Group | |||||
Andrea Fraser | Resources Committee | 28-Sep-21 | 27-Sep-25 | LA Governor | None |
Marketing Working Party | Elected by FGB | ||||
Pupil Premium and Vulnerable Groups | |||||
Reception Link Governor | |||||
David Gilbert | Resources Committee | 05-Oct-20 | 04-Oct-24 | Foundation/PCC Governor | None |
Finance Working Group | |||||
Policy Schedule | |||||
Website Working Group | |||||
Year 4 Link Governor | |||||
Philip Moore | Resources Committee | 15-Jul-21 | Jul-25 | Parent Governor | None |
Complaints | Elected by Parents | ||||
H&S Working Group | |||||
Mental Health & Wellbeing Link | |||||
Year 2 Link Governor | |||||
Hannah Paxton | Class Teacher | 16-Sep-21 | Sep-23 | Associate Member | None other than salary received |
Assessment Working Group | |||||
Debbie Sharp | School Business Manager | 03-Oct-17 | Oct - 23 | Associate Member | None other than salary received |
Resources Committee | |||||
Quality of Education Committee | |||||
Finance Working Group | |||||
H&S Working Group | |||||
Marketing Working Group | |||||
Policy Schedule | |||||
Website Working Group | |||||
Caroline Whitehead | Quality of Education Committee | 05-Nov-19 | 04-Nov-23 | Parent Governor | None |
Year 5 Link Governor | |||||