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Find out what we have been up to in our end of year newsletter!
We have had a great final half term of the year. Find out more here: ...
Summer Club at Newcroft 2026
To find out more about what is on offer on the Newcroft site over the Summer bre...
Newcroft achieves the Gold School Games Award in 2026!
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Gold School Games Award! ...
Free School Meals is changing- you must reapply and check your eligibility!
In August 2026, Free School Meals and Pupil Premium fudning are changing. Click ...
Primary National Offer Day 2026
Thursday 16th April is Primary National Offer Day. All parents and carers who ha...
Open Days for 2026 are open for booking!
Come and find out more about our Ofsted rated 'outstanding in all areas' school ...
Limited Year 2 and Year 3 places Available
Thinking joining our school? Find out more here. ...
Pupil Premium main school and pre school- are you eligible?
Find out if your child is eligible for pupil premium funding for our main school...
Newcroft has been rated as 'Outstanding in all areas' by Ofsted- May 2025'
We are thrilled to announce that we have been rated as 'outstanding in all areas...
Current Governors
| Name | Governor Type | Appointed by | Term of Office | Term From | Term To | Declarations of Interest and other Governance Roles as of 1st October 2023 | Govemor Assigned Respon-sibilites | Attendance 2024-25 | Attendance 2025-26 | |
| Mrs Vikki Rundle-Brown |
Appointed Governor Chair of Governors 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2027 |
Appointed by the Governing Body | First | 27th June 2022 | 27th June 2026 |
Governor Ashby School - LIFE Acadmey Trust |
Safeguarding and attendance link governor. | 6 of a possible 6 |
6 of a possible 6 |
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| Mr Jamie Pratt | Staff Governor | Elected by the staff of Newcroft Primary Academy | First | 27th March 2023 | 27th March 2027 | Nothing to declare | Staff Governor | 6 of a possible 6 | 6 of a possible 5 | |
| Mr James Lomax | Parent Governor |
Appointed by the Governing Body |
First | 3rd Oct 2023 | 3rd Oct 2027 |
Parent of a pupil at Newcroft Primary Academy |
Health, safety and allergies English, Phonics and Early Reading | 6 of a possible 6 |
5 of a possible 6 |
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| Mrs Sara Aukland |
Head teacher |
Ex-officio by virtue of office as head teacher | n/a | 1st Oct 2019 | n/a | Nothing to declare | n/a | 6 of a possible 6 |
6 of a possible 6 |
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| Mr James Perry | Co-opted Governor | Appointed by the Governing Body | First |
5th Sept 2023 |
5th Sept 2027 | Parent of 2 pupils at Newcroft Primary Academy |
Pupil Premium and Inclusion, SEND Link Governor |
6 of a possible 6 |
5 of a possible 6 |
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| Ms Lauren Hackett |
Co-opted Governor Vice Chair of Governors 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2027 |
Appointed by the Governing Body | First | 3rd Oct 2023 |
3rd Oct 2027 |
Member of Staff, Lionheart Academy Trust Parent of 1 pupil at Newcroft Primary Academy |
Personal development, mental health and wellbeing, Forest school, Anti bullying and OPAL link Governor |
6 of a possible 6 |
5 of a possible 6 |
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| Miss Victoria Linthwaite | Appointed by the Governing Body | Appointed by the Governing Body | First | 7th Oct 2024 | 7th Oct 2028 | Member of Staff, David Ross Education Trust | Wellbeing and Equality link governor | 5 of a possible 6 |
3 of a possible 6 |
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| Mrs Shatabdi Roy | Appointed by the Governing Body | Appointed by the Governing Body | First | 2nd February 2026 | 2nd February 2030 | Parent of a pupil at Newcroft | Finance link governor | n/a | 4 of a possible 4 | |
| Mrs Kylie Winkless | Parent Governor | Appointed by Parents | First | 2nd February 2026 | 2nd February 2030 | Parent of a pupil at Newcroft | EYFS link governor | n/a | 4 of a possible 4 | |
| Mr Matthew Allen | Parent Governor | Appointed by Parents | First | 2nd February 2026 | 2nd February 2030 | Parent of 2 pupils at Newcroft | Climate Action plan and Eco link governor | n/a | 4 of a possible 4 |
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Newcroft Primary Academy
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