Head Teacher - Mrs Ceris Towler

Andrea Bond (Co-Chair)- Foundation Governor

Joanne Titheradge (Co-Chair) - Parent Governor

I've been a parent at Stratton for over 12 years. My eldest is now in college and I have a boy in year 4 and my youngest daughter in Reception. I felt it was time now all my children are in education to do something to help in the community. What better way then to become a governor and see what running a school is all about. I'm very proud of my children's education at Stratton in the past and present. Can't wait to see what the future holds and to be able to support the school in anyway I can.

Craig Collins - Parent Governor

I have lived in Cirencester since 2007 and my daughter started at Stratton school in 2019.  I work as a control systems engineer in the electricity supply industry with no career background in education.  However, my wife teaches locally, so education is always a topic for discussion at home!  I am looking forward to learning more about primary education and the mechanisms which exist to ensure that all children thrive at Stratton school. 

Alice Wyndow -Parent Governor

As a  governor I would like to make an impact on the future successes of our already thriving school; helping each and every child to reach their full potential and flourish into kind, thoughtful and aspirational young people. I am currently a secondary science teacher at a local grammar school and have over 16 years experience in education, including pastoral and curriculum roles, with a keen interest in supporting neurodiversity and safeguarding. I have two children at Stratton, in classes R and 4.

Glenn McPeak - Parent Governor

I very much look forward to working with everyone involved as an experienced team member.

Barbara Cartwright- Staff Governor

I have been part of the team at Stratton C of E Primary School for eight years.  I am currently a teacher in Class 6 and subject lead for Reading and French.  I am proud to be part of the Governing Body and to have the opportunity to help shape and continue to strengthen our school and community.

I have a degree in French with Politics from Newcastle University and qualified as a teacher in London.  My husband and I moved to Cirencester 16 years ago and we now have two school-aged children.  Outside of school, I like to read and go to the gym.

Nigel Cox - Co-Opted Governor 

Now retired, I had a career in Human Resources working in the United Kingdom and around the world, yet I always also retained a huge interest in education. I even trained as a teacher before moving into business. The importance of good education experiences for the young as a foundation for lifelong learning has inspired me as a professional and as a parent. It was a natural move for me, when I had the time, to look for the opportunity to be a school governor. My first role was at a secondary school in Swindon. I was part of the team that worked to transform that school. We helped improve learning outcomes for children while making sure the school was a safe place for them to be. I was also involved as the school made the transition to becoming part of a well-respected multi academy trust.

Over the years I have been able to draw on the experiences of my own children and grandchildren to keep me informed about current issues at primary school level. When the opportunity arose, I was very pleased to be able to join the team here at Stratton Church of England Primary School. To me it is very important that schools respond to the needs of every child as an individual. My introduction to this school has convinced me that it is one whose leaders and governors share that perspective. We all see education as a foundation for lifelong learning. Staff at the school show every day they have a desire to ensure children from all backgrounds make the best progress they can. The school has real challenges to navigate over the next few years. As they navigate those challenges, I am confident the team here wants to inspire and create futures for every student. I want to be here as a governor to help the school team achieve that objective.

Helen Lavis - LA Governor

I live in Stratton and have three children who all attend Stratton Primary School. I am so pleased to be able to take on the role as a school governor to help support and give something back to a school that has helped all my children flourish. 

As a primary teacher myself,  I have worked in four different schools, ranging in a number of different ways from size to location, and served on three other school governing bodies as a staff governor.  I feel that this experience and understanding of the day-to-day life of a school, as well as the primary curriculum,  will empower me in this role to support and help further develop Stratton School as it continues to offer all the children who attend a high-quality education.

Sarah Woods- Foundation Governor

I have lived in Stratton since 2008 and both of my now adult children attended Stratton School. I have previously been a Foundation Governor at Stratton School and enjoyed the role of helping the school to shape its vision and strategy for educating our children. I am excited to have been invited to return to school governance as Substitute Ex-Officio Foundation Governor. Part of the role of a Foundation Governor is helping the school with its Christian Distinctiveness and the links between the school and the church.

I am a Geriatrician and work at the Great Western hospital in Swindon. I have an interest in education and training and am Joint Educational Lead for simulation training of doctors at the hospital. My husband is a Maths Teacher at a local Secondary school and we have many discussions about education. I believe passionately in developing strong foundations for lifelong learning at an early age in children and the importance of getting these foundations right at Primary School.

Susan Hudson - Associate Member

I have lived in Cirencester for twenty-eight years and my background is in property with a degree in Estate Management. I later qualified as a teacher and have taught in local primary schools for twenty-four years. I was a Governor at my daughter's school some years ago. Having recently retired from the classroom, I now work with accounts and do some voluntary work. I have been invited to join the Governing body by the church, and I look forward to supporting the school in providing opportunities for all the children to achieve their best.

Gethin Musk - Associate Member

Having lived in Cirencester for over ten years, and Stratton specifically for the last five, I have come to realise how important the school is in building a sense of local community. I'm keen to support this and sustain the sense of community we have in the area.

I'm  looking forward to contributing to Stratton School. My fifteen-year career working in Trading in the Energy industry has equipped me some skills in that I believe would be beneficial to the governing body. 

I'm also a strong advocate for the benefits of sport and a healthy lifestyle and am committed to supporting the school in providing opportunities for children to thrive in these areas.

Vacancy - Foundation Governor

Vacancy - Co-Opted Governor