Mrs Rushton is our amazing Head Teacher. She came highly recommended and has dazzled us with her enthusiasm, exciting ideas, boundless energy and a rather impressive collection of shoes.

   Describe yourself in five words: Happy, optimistic, calm, creative,       compassionate.Favourite book? Children’s book – The Northern Lights trilogy by Philip Pullman. Adult’s book – A Star called Henry by Roddy Doyle. It made me smile, laugh and cry: an incredible story.

If you had to be trapped on a tv show for a month, what would it be? It definitely has to be Question Time. I love the high drama and emotion of political debate and seeing how people feel so passionately about making a difference to our world. I have been known to tune into the BBC Parliament Channel on occasions … and when election time comes I am in my element!

Mrs Rushton is our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Designated Safeguarding Lead, Curriculum leader and leads developments in teaching and learning across the school.

Miss Smith joined our school in September 2015 and works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in both Key Stages.

Describe yourself in five words: Caring, kind, forgetful, fun, fair

Favourite book: Matilda by Roald Dahl

Favourite song: If I let you go by Westlife

What makes you happy? Walking Rosie, my dog

Mr Wilkinson is the full-time teacher of the Kestrels class. He is our very own Gareth Southgate – inspiring our teams of children playing football, rugby and cricket with good tactics, good team-talks and good humour.

Describe yourself in five words: Bradford City fan for life.

Favourite book? Getting Rich with Jeremy James by David Henry Wilson – a humorous look at how a young boy views the world.

If you had to be trapped in a tv show for a month, what would it be? Top Gear – all those cars to drive and an empty airfield - heaven!!

Mr Wilkinson is our Senior Teacher and Maths Subject Leader. He also leads PE, DT and computing and oversees online safety.  

Mr Hall is our Hawks class teacher.

Describe yourself in five words:  Sporty, outgoing, enthusiastic, friendly, tall.

What makes you happy:  A nice cup of tea.

Favourite book:  Kensuke's Kingdom.

Favourite sandwich filling:  Ham and cheese.

Mr Hall is our science subject leader.  

Miss Cook is our newest teacher and will teach in the Eagles class.  She is full of surprises!

Describe yourself in five-ish words:  Arty, chatty, relaxed and easy to please.

Favourite book:  The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien.

What makes you happy?  Reading in a sunny garden and walks with my dogs.

Favourite song from the sound track of your life:   Burning for you - Blue Oyster Cult.

Favourite sandwich filling:  Brie, apple and salad.

Mrs Sollis is the school business manager. She works Monday-Wednesday and can be found in the school office ordering pencils, organising exciting trips, counting money, talking on the phone and – most importantly – giving out stickers.

Describe yourself in five words: Optimistic, sociable, cheerful, friendly, adaptable.

Favourite book: Turning Point by Freya North – brilliant!

What makes you happy? Sunshine, bluebells, cappuccinos and cruffins, live music, days out with friends, boat trips, Tottenham winning and all things Cornish.

Describe yourself in five words: Loves to make and bake.

Favourite book? I have always got a book on the go but if there is nothing about I will return to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice – I probably read it every year!

Singing or dancing? Dancing.

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Mrs Carter is our Forest School Lead and our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support) - a specialist role.  She is a lovely, understanding lady who is always willing to give second chances. 

Describe yourself in five words: Approachable, fair, grounded, loves laughing.

Favourite book: The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.

Favourite song from the soundtrack of your life? Up, Up and Away in my Beautiful Balloon by The Fifth Dimension reminds me of when I was a little girl.

Mrs Boulton is the Teaching Assistant mainly in the Owls class, but can be found in other places too! Mrs Boulton supervises the Playground Patrollers and Reading Buddies.

Describe yourself in five words: Tries anything, mainly eats crisps.

Favourite book: I loved reading all the Harry Potter books to my girls.

What makes you happy: Being with my family.

Favourite sandwich filling: Cheese - spread/sliced/grated - any type, but just cheese.

Favourite song from the sound track of your life: Smile by Westlife/Nat King Cole.

Mrs Stafford teaches in the Owls class.

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Mrs Harris is a Teaching Assistant in the Eagles class and she leads 'Wake Up Wednesday' on the school playground every Wednesday morning. 

Describe yourself in five words:  I'm a bit like Tigger!

Favourite book: My favourite children's book is 'The Jolly Postman and Other People's Letters'. As a grown up I love books written by Jojo Moyes.

What is your favourite song from the soundtrack of your life?  'You are my sunshine' - my husband sings it to me when I am sad and we sing it to our children.

What makes you happy? Swimming, cycling, catching up with friends and dancing - I'm always bouncing around.

Favourite sandwich filling: Cheese and marmite.

Ms Harding is our newest member of staff and part of our Play Team.

Describe yourself in five words: Active, outgoing, enthusiastic, caring, fun.

Favourite book: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

What makes you happy? Horses, dogs, cows and sunshine.

Favourite song: Mr Jones by Counting Crows

Singing or dancing:  Singing

Miss Bleasdale is a member of our Play Team.

What makes you happy?  Being with my family

Favourite sandwich filling:  Ham and coleslaw

Mrs Dyer is part of the Play Team. 

Describe yourself in five words: Blonde, forgetful, helpful, caring, patient.

Favourite book: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

Favourite sandwich filling: Chicken and sweetcorn.

Mrs Woodman is a member of the Play Team. She also runs our Kites after school club.

Describe yourself in five words: Short, caring, reliable, flexible, punctual.

Favourite book: I like to read autobiographies.

What’s your greatest fear? Snakes.

Ms Roseblade is a member of our Kites team - and an ex-pupil!

Describe yourself in five words:  Aspiring teacher of physical education

Favourite book:  Any book by Jeremy Strong

What makes you happy:  Pugs (especially mine), watching or playing sport, snacks!

Favourite song:  The Wanted - Gold Forever 

Singing or dancing:  Singing

Ms Adcock is Clerk to the Governors and our fabulous, enthusiastic school Librarian.

Describe yourself in five words: Optimistic and a bit quirky

Favourite book: Persuasion by Jane Austen

What makes you happy? My children!

Favourite song: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Ms Gobey is one of our SEN Teaching Assistants and works in the Eagles class.

Describe yourself in five words: happy, bubbly, fun, caring, kind

Favourite book: Funnybones

What is your favourite song from the soundtrack of your life?  Jump by Girls Aloud

What makes you happy? Spending time with my family

Favourite sandwich filling: Chicken mayo

Mrs Newell is one of our SEN Teaching Assistants and works in the Hawks class.

Describe yourself in five words:  Friendly, caring, loyal, hardworking, loving.

Favourite book:  Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.

What makes you happy? My three lovely children.

Favourite song: Angel of Harlem by U2.

Singing or dancing?  Dancing.