Educational Establishments

Wootton Lower School

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Headteacher Mr Chris Tavener
Address Wootton Lower School
Bedford Road
Wootton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9JT
Website www.woottonlowerschool.org
Telephone 01234768239
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 620
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 607 (304 / 303)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Paul Woodman Chair of Governors 23/05/2023 22/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Burnett Governor 24/01/2021 23/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Faye Cawdell Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Krys Fitch Governor 01/02/2021 31/01/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kerrie Gobindram Governor 25/11/2019 24/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ramanpreet Josan Governor 04/02/2021 03/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen O'Neal Governor 21/09/2023 20/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Urwin Governor 30/11/2023 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Wainwright Governor 06/12/2018 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor John Wheeler Governor 13/11/2019 12/11/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Luke Williams Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Elected by parents
Wootton Upper School

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Headteacher Mrs Carrie McMorn
Address Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road
Wootton
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9HT
Website www.wootton.beds.sch.uk
Telephone 01234767123
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 13 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1218
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 897 (455 / 442)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Judy Chandler Chair of Local Governing Body 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Bartishel Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Tanisha Boughton Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Judy Chandler Local Governor 23/04/2019 22/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Clare Local Governor 22/06/2023 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Corbel Local Governor 13/10/2021 12/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Steven Gordon-Wilson Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Sally Knight Local Governor 31/03/2021 30/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirstie Loveday Local Governor 04/12/2023 04/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carrie McMorn Local Governor 27/08/2020 26/08/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Iain Metcalfe Local Governor 30/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kya Pepper Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr John Wheeler Local Governor 30/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Woodman Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents