Senior Leadership
Mrs Clare Ritchie
Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead and EYFS Room Lead
I was inspired to become a teacher because ...
I'm proud to say that my interest in, and love of, working with children comes from my Mum. She showed me that you can make a difference in the life of all children by nurturing their enthusiasm for learning.
My favourite teacher was ...
As a proud past pupil of DG, my favourite teacher was Miss Dobson, she inspired a love of reading and books in me.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
Mrs Emily Martin
Year 3/4 Class Teacher, Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
I was inspired to become a teacher because ...
I love spending time with children and want to help educate and mould the next generation.
My favourite teacher was ...
Mrs Vaughan - she really inspired me to have a love of learning.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None
Teaching Staff
Miss Stacey Hodgson
Year 1/2 Class Teacher, SENCo
I was inspired to become a teacher because ...
My inspiration for teaching came from my own primary schooling and the teachers who taught me. I was lucky enough to be taught in a small, rural primary school where our love of teaching was inspired and nurtured and where our teachers shared their passion for teaching us new things.
My favourite quote from a child ...
"I've got it!" A light bulb moment from a child after persevering with something they found a bit tricky.
My favourite teacher was ...
Mrs Hendersdon, she taught us to always believe in ourselves and brought our learning to life through her creativity. She was a real inspiration.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
Mr Mark Ashburn
Year 6 Class Teacher
I was inspired to become a teacher because ...
During year eleven work experience I was placed in a primary school and enjoyed every minute of it so decided to pursue a career in teaching. Having some great teachers during my school years inspired me to become a teacher.
My favourite quote from a child ...
“Mr Ashburn, watch out it’s going to fall….!”
(seconds before a Science experiment went wrong.)
My favourite teacher was ...
My primary school teacher Mrs Bates was my favourite teacher because she brought topics to life and inspired a love of learning. She was also cheerful and caring, two key attributes a teacher must have.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
Mrs Shannon burrow
Year 4/5 Class Teacher
I was inspired to become a teacher because ...
I have always loved working with children. They allow you to see the world differently and amaze you with some of their thoughts and knowledge. There really is never a dull moment! As a teacher I enjoy being able to say I have played my part in helping the community of our future.
My favourite quote from a child ...
"Is it dinner time yet?" (3 minutes into the lesson!)
My favourite teacher was ...
My Year 5/6 Teacher, Mr Lucas, he was a great laugh and made everything funny. I remember having to keep showing him how to use the computer as he was not very technological.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
MRS maggie joyce
PPA cover & Teaching Assistant
I came into teaching a bit later on in life. Teaching has always been in the back of my mind, I love being in the company of children and consider it a privilege to be able to do the job I do.
My favourite teacher was my Mum! She taught me for the final two years of primary school and has definitely also been a huge inspiration to me as a teacher.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
Governors
Clare ritchie
Head Teacher / Ex Officio
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
Father Hugh Pollock
Parish Priest & Foundation Governor.
I arrived in the parish in September 2012. This was my first experience of Primary School for many years and has been very interesting in the fast-changing life of education at the moment.
So much is happening at the moment that it is an exciting time to be in education, perhaps that should be challenging. I have certainly come to see what a dedicated staff we have, and how very dedicated they are to the children.
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
MrS NICOLA READY
Foundation Governor, Safeguarding Governor
Declaration of Business interests: September 2025 - None.
Mrs VICTORIA ARMSTRONG
Parent Governor
Declaration of Business Interests: September 2025 - None.
mrs CHANEL TITTERINGTON
Chair of Governors / Foundation Governor
Declaration of Business Interests:· September 2025 - None.
MrS EMILY MARTIN
Staff Governor
Declaration of business interests: None