To provide a strong local sense of management and strategy, St Ives School has a Local Governing Body (LGB) with its own Chair and Governors drawn from across the local community.
Chair of the LGB
Liz is a retired Business Director and Chief Financial Officer of a school trust. She has been involved in a range of schools over a twenty-five year period.
Safeguarding and Attendance Governor
Karen is Head of Guildford High School. Karen lives in Haslemere, both her daughters attended St Ives Nursery.
Finance Governor and Vice Chairman of the LGB
Alan is a retired accountant and lives locally in Haslemere. All three of Alan’s daughters were educated at St Ives.
Education & SEND Governor
Katie is a class teacher at St Joseph's School Guildford.
Health and Safety & Sustainibility Governor
Iain is Facilities Manager at Guildford High School.
EYFS Governor
Susie has a wealth of experience within the independent school sector specialising in human resources. Susie's daughter was educated at St Ives.
The Local Governing Body can be contacted via St Ives's School Office.
St Ives School is regulated by the Department for Education and the relevant contact details can be found on the DfE website www.education.gov.uk. St Ives School is also noted on the government register which is available at: https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
"I love St Ives because it feels like everyone's your family." Pupil
"I love St Ives because it feels like everyone's your family."
"Our experience of St Ives has been excellent. Our daughter is thriving in this safe nurturing environment, and we would highly recommend it to others." Parent Survey November 2024
"Our experience of St Ives has been excellent. Our daughter is thriving in this safe nurturing environment, and we would highly recommend it to others."
"Our boys are thriving at St Ives - the school is bursting with academic, sporting and creative arts opportunities, delivered by exceptionally talented and passionate teachers." Parent
"Our boys are thriving at St Ives - the school is bursting with academic, sporting and creative arts opportunities, delivered by exceptionally talented and passionate teachers."
"St Ives School is a very smiley place and everyone is happy to come to school every day." Pupil
"St Ives School is a very smiley place and everyone is happy to come to school every day."
100% of parents say "St Ives is an inspiring place to learn" Parent Survey November 2023 Edurio
100% of parents say "St Ives is an inspiring place to learn"
"Pupils attribute their progress to the support of their teachers who know each pupil well." ISI Report 2023
"Pupils attribute their progress to the support of their teachers who know each pupil well."
"Amazing pastoral care, amazing teacher child relationship, amazing support and very caring. My child loves going to school and had all the support he needed to excel." Parent Survey November 2024
"Amazing pastoral care, amazing teacher child relationship, amazing support and very caring. My child loves going to school and had all the support he needed to excel."
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