Meet the staff at our school:
Headteacher Mr Justin Bartlett
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Educational Visits Coordinator
Deputy Headteacher Mrs Angela Thomas
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Deputy Educational Visits Coordinator
Curriculum Lead
Pupil Premium Lead
Assessment Lead
Inclusion Lead/Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator Mrs Nadine Ricketts (Designated Teacher for Looked After Children)
If you need to contact Mrs Ricketts please use the school phone number or alternatively use the main email address (see the Contact Us section) marking FAO Mrs Ricketts (SENCO)
Pastoral Support Worker/ Home School Link Worker Mrs Mel Anstee
Castle Primary School has an experienced and committed staff. We are a Leadership Development School, registered with the National College for Leadership of Schools. We believe that to ensure the best outcomes for our children it is important for staff to be continually updating their practice and developing their expertise.
Year R
Squirrels Class Mrs Helen Jackson (EYS Lead / Music Manager)
Hedgehogs Class Mrs Sarah Forsey (Library Manager) / Mrs Joanna Rigby (RE Manager)
Early Years Assistants Mrs Nicki Martin, Mrs Elaine Crowe and Ms Kerry Wilkinson
Special Needs Assistants Ms Kelly Banks
Year 1
Class 1D Mrs Jennifer Donougher (Collective Worship Lead)
Class 1M Mrs Jane McNulty (PSHE/P4C Manager)
Teaching Assistants Mrs Jannine Bartholomew & Mrs Jemma Cain
Teaching Assistants Mrs Jannine Bartholomew & Mrs Jemma Cain
Special Needs Assistants Ms Natalie Cross & Ms Esme Scovell
Year 2
Class 2J Mr Andrew Jackson (Team Leader for Key Stage 1/ Maths Manager/ Performing Arts Manager)
Class 2P Mrs Kelly Pinhorne (Science Manager)
Teaching Assistants Mrs Melissa Hickey, Special Needs Assistants Mrs Sara Bryant, Mr Elliot Feltham & Ms Katie Sibley
Class 2J Mr Andrew Jackson (Team Leader for Key Stage 1/ Maths Manager/ Performing Arts Manager)
Class 2P Mrs Kelly Pinhorne (Science Manager)
Teaching Assistants Mrs Melissa Hickey, Special Needs Assistants Mrs Sara Bryant, Mr Elliot Feltham & Ms Katie Sibley
Year 3
Class 3F Mrs Alex Frost (School Council Lead)
Class 3H Mrs Marian Harvey (Geography Manager)
Teaching Assistant Mrs Sally Rogers
Year 4
Year 4
Class 4M Mrs Nicola Murphy (Team Leader for Key Stage 2 / History Manager/ Well-being Lead)
Class 4V Mrs Rosannah Varndell (Computing Manager)
Teaching Assistant Mrs Ruth Gutman
Teaching Assistant Mrs Ruth Gutman
Teaching Assistant/interventions Mrs Tania French
Special Needs Assistant Mrs Danielle Gould
Year 5
Class 5KB Mrs Kristine Barker (DT Manager / Trailblazer, School Grounds Manager)
Class 5RB Mr Richard Bailey (Maths support KS2)
Teaching Assistants Mrs Nicola Lipsham
Class 5KB Mrs Kristine Barker (DT Manager / Trailblazer, School Grounds Manager)
Class 5RB Mr Richard Bailey (Maths support KS2)
Teaching Assistants Mrs Nicola Lipsham
Special Needs Assistants Mrs Louise White & Ms Fiona Stewart
Year 6
Class 6B Mr Lewis Banner (PE Manager)
Year 6
Class 6B Mr Lewis Banner (PE Manager)
Class 6L Mr Andrew Loneragan (Team Leader for Key stage 2 / English Manager / Modern Foreign Languages Manager)
Teaching Assistant Mrs Carol Gray Special Needs Assistants Mrs Louise Edwards, Ms Kerry Wilkinson & Mrs Carol Heather
Teacher responsible for extension and support groups, including Pupil Premium provision Mrs Genevieve Lodge (KS2 / English support KS1)
PPA teachers Mrs Lynwen Pitchford (Art Manager), Mrs Sara Rugman
School Librarian Mrs Alison Barron
School Business Manager & Data Protection Officer Mrs Linda Houlton
Administrative Officer Mrs Mandy Brittan
Administrative Assistants Mrs Sally Rogers and Ms Katherine Toogood
Teacher responsible for extension and support groups, including Pupil Premium provision Mrs Genevieve Lodge (KS2 / English support KS1)
PPA teachers Mrs Lynwen Pitchford (Art Manager), Mrs Sara Rugman
School Librarian Mrs Alison Barron
School Business Manager & Data Protection Officer Mrs Linda Houlton
Administrative Officer Mrs Mandy Brittan
Administrative Assistants Mrs Sally Rogers and Ms Katherine Toogood
Site Manager Mr Paul Thomas
Cleaning Team: Ms Lynda Gee, Mrs Gudrun Hoad, Ms Claire Humphries, Miss Elizabeth Rogers & Mrs Laura Merryweather
Lunchtime Supervisors: Ms Kerry Wilkinson, Ms Laura Withers, Ms Kelly Banks, Ms Sophie Carr, Mrs Nasima Chowdhury, Ms Megan Clothier, Mrs Caroline Cooper, Ms Cara Crane, Mrs Elaine Crowe, Mrs Louise Edwards, Ms Claire Humphries, Mrs Nicola Lipsham, Mrs Teresa Pearce, Mrs Victoria Small, Mrs Alison Stokes, Mrs Mui Kwai Wan, Mrs Louise White, Ms Claire White and Ms Hayley Plomer
The Senior Management Team consists of:
Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
SENCO
Team Leaders (x3)