Welcome to Sutton Primary Academy.
Feeling safe, and happy; being part of a learning community and curious are the essential ingredients of any good school.
At Sutton, all our staff work as one team so that the children can enjoy learning through different styles, and approaches. From classroom to Forest School, children discover their environment they live in, friendships, themselves and British Values.
The Local Committee of Governors are all local people. They meet every term and also complete Learning Walks in the school day during which they meet the children and staff and listen to their ideas and suggestions.
Each Agenda at a Local Committee meeting reviews performance on Reading, Writing and Maths for each year group, Attendance, Safeguarding, SEND, Health and Safety reports, Behaviour and pupil activities.
The Committee members discuss with School’s Leadership Team the annual plans, and the longer term strategy within the Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies (HFMA).
Being in the HMFA enables us to benefit from the work of the Board of Trustees, focusing on more opportunities for children underpinned by a balanced budget and shared resources across the Federation.
Our School Leadership Team and all their staff and Federation members work very hard for the school. As a Local Committee we continue to build effective partnerships with parents, staff and the local community.
If you would like any more information about the role of the governing body or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This school continues to be an Outstanding School as measured by OFSTED. All the Local Committee members are very proud of all who work here to help the children to become proactive learners.
Keith Lawton
Chair – Local Committee
Email the Chair of the Local Committee – Mr Keith Lawton –
c/o Sutton Primary Academy, Bayley Way, Sutton St. Nicholas, Hereford, HR1 3SZ
I am pleased to be a Community Governor at this school. I feel that everyone here does such a lot of extra work to help children in their time with us. I am very proud of all the staff at this school. My contribution to the governors and school is being a bridge between the school and village community; coupled with my 30+ years in school governance across primary and secondary schools in Herefordshire. I am also Chair of Governors at Pencombe Church of England Primary School.Â
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My journey with the HMFA started 13 years ago as a student at Sutton Primary Academy. I completed my training in Reception and KS1 and also gained experience in KS2. Since then, I have worked within the Federation in KS1 and KS2 with my most recent post being in Year 1 back at Sutton Primary Academy. Since then, I have become the Deputy Headteacher and completed my NPQH, both of which I am incredibly proud of. It is a pleasure to work alongside Liz, the staff and whole Sutton community. As a teacher, I am committed to providing the best learning experiences for our children- I enjoy planning alongside the KS1 team to create enriched classrooms filled with fun and new experiences. I am passionate about the teaching of early reading and phonics as well as implementing the Harmony Curriculum across the school. Most recently, I have enjoyed researching and piloting new schemes to further develop the curriculum we offer at Sutton.
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As a parent of children who attend Sutton Primary Academy, I am passionate about supporting the school to continue to provide an excellent education and give the children opportunities to develop as individuals in a caring environment. I have 12 years’ experience as a Primary Teacher and currently work for the LA supporting schools across the county to improve pupil attendance and engagement with education. My knowledge of educational policy and experience in working with a wide variety of schools across Herefordshire help me to carry out my role as a governor. As a parent I am proud to be part of the team striving to improve and enhance our children’s school lives, and to contribute my time and energy to the strategic decisions that will make a difference to all children at the school
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| 12 Nov 2025 | 04 Mar 2026 | 04 June 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Lawton | Y | Y | Y |
| Liz Orton | Y | Y | Y |
| Zayla Beecham | Y | Y | Y |
| Sam Lait | Y | Y | Y |
| Matt Ashcroft | Y | N | N/A |
| Vic Bloore | Y | Y | Y |
Sutton Primary Academy is part of the HMFA Multi-Academy Trust.
Trust Governance information and documents can be found on the HMFA website (see link below).