Wansbeck Primary School Staff
At Wansbeck Primary School our staff go above and beyond to provide the best possible education for the children that we serve.
At HCAT our moto is ‘children first’ and we place the children’s best interests at the heart of every decision that we make.
Everyone who works at Wansbeck, whatever their job, is here to contribute to an excellent education for our children.
| Senior Leadership Team | |
|---|---|
| Sam Bullen | Headteacher |
| Petra Rafferty | Assistant Headteacher Key Stage 2 Leader Phase 1/2 Teacher |
| Stephanie Watson | Assistant Headteacher Safeguarding Lead Reading Leader Phase 5/6 Teacher |
| Victoria Hird | SENCO Burrows Teacher |
| Phase | Teachers | Achievement Support Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | Stephanie Watson Jodie Watson Ryder Smith Charlotte Thompson Rachel Clixby | Helen Foston Brenda Iveson |
| 3/4 | Ellie Wood Isobel Kitchman Amy Hill | Claire Atkinson James Clayton Carla Durrans |
| 1/2 | Petra Rafferty Samantha Hessey Georgia Cully Jessica Batty | Sophie Casey Michelle Mitchell Emma Scofield Julie Wilson |
| Foundation Stage | Lucy Degg Vanessa Peers Kelly Robson | Sally Brockwell Vicky Pickering Debra Rason Samantha Robinson |
| Burrows Staff |
|---|
| Victoria Hird Sarah Sharkett Lyndsey Young Lorraine Kelly Ginny Oates |
| Resource Base Staff |
|---|
| Ben Walker Emma West Emma Clark Sarah Spencer Julie Spencer Tazmin Hill |
| Emotional and Wellbeing Team |
|---|
| Debra Leedham Lorraine Kelly |
| Administration and Site Team | |
|---|---|
| Callum Priestly | Finance Manager |
| Claire Atkin | Office Manager |
| Kirsten Brewster | Admin Assistant |
| Rob Mowthorpe | Site Supervisor |
| Lunchtime and Breakfast Club Team | (supported by the Achievement Support Team) |
|---|---|
| Christine Broadley | |
| Tammy Knaggs |
“Really happy with the way my child has developed whilst attending Wansbeck”
“My two children have come on leaps and bounds regarding reading, writing and maths. The teachers are amazing."
“Wansbeck is an amazing primary school that puts my children’s needs first. Great staff and friendly pupils.”
“Brilliant school.”
“My children are happy at school and have many opportunities to develop their learning.”
“Thanks for all the help & extra support that my child receives. It means that I know he is getting all the help he needs to progress to his potential."
“Any issues raised are always dealt with, absolutely no concerns brilliant school and lovely caring staff. My child learns a lot attending this school. Thank you.”
“My child is always happy and loves going to school. Teachers are always there when needed.”
“Very happy with school. Feel really assured with the help we have had from SENCO with the assessment for my child regarding possible autism and ADHD. More than happy with teachers and support staff.”
“Great school with fantastic teachers.”
“My children are very happy at school and should I ever have any concerns, the school are happy to deal with it.”
“My child is well cared at school she loves it!”
“Best decision I made for my children’s education was moving them to Wansbeck. The progress the children have made is amazing. Very happy mum.”
“All my children have loved this school and all great memories of staff. Wansbeck is great.”
“My child really enjoys attending school he tells me he loves his teachers and friends.”