Meet the Team
At Francis Baily Primary School, we are proud to have a dedicated and talented team who work together to provide the very best education for every child. Our staff bring energy, creativity and care to everything they do, from inspiring classroom teaching to ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
We believe that strong schools are built on strong relationships. Our staff work closely with families, governors and the wider community to help every child reach their full potential.
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Headteacher: Miss E Hobbs
- Deputy Headteacher: Mrs R Morley
- Assistant Headteacher / SENCO: Mrs A Thorogood
Extended Leadership Team
- Foundation Stage Lead: Mrs A Morley
- Key Stage 1 Lead: Mrs A Thorogood
- Lower Key Stage 2 Lead: Mrs L Wheeler
- Upper Key Stage 2 Lead: Mr D Lyford
Our Whole School Team
Behind our leadership team is a dedicated group of teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral staff and support colleagues who make Francis Baily such a special place to learn. Their passion and commitment ensure that every child feels part of a caring school community where they can thrive.
Foundation
- Canis Minor: Mrs V Watts & Mrs B Wolfe-Collins
- Ursa Minor: Mrs A Morley
- Teaching Assistants: Miss M Clark, Mrs H Davies, Mrs G Fox & Mrs N Taylor
Year 1 (Key Stage 1)
- Delphinus: Mrs L Parker
- Dorado: Miss S Sturgess
- Teaching Assistants: Mrs E Bennett, Mrs K Claffey & Mrs Santos, Mrs R Tanner
Year 2 (Key Stage 1)
- Cygnus: Mrs S Valdivia
- Taurus: Mrs C Collins & Mrs K Perkins
- Teaching Assistants: Mrs C Abraham, Miss E Adnams, Miss S Clucas
Year 3 (Lower Key Stage 2)
- Aries: Miss N Sinclair-Jones
- Cetus: Miss N Gamlin
- Orion: Mrs J Konig
- Teaching Assistants: Miss E Adnams, Mrs H Barker, Miss P Bennett & Miss L Crook
Year 4 (Lower Key Stage 2)
- Colomba: Mrs A Marney & Mrs H Knox
- Pavo: Mrs L Wheeler
- Tucana: Mrs J Purton & Mrs H Knox
- Teaching Assistants: Mrs A Bint, Miss J McNeil, Mrs L Tingle, Miss A Tucker
Year 5 (Higher Key Stage 2)
- Andromeda: Mrs H Reid-Hinchcliffe
- Phoenix: Miss N Bailey
- Sculptor: Mrs F Sinsbury
- Teaching Assistants: Mrs T Alderman, Mrs M Ball, Mrs J Bovington, Mrs M Lauder-Clarke, Mrs R Rayfield & Mrs L Sarsfield
Year 6 (Higher Key Stage 2)
- Centaurus: Mrs K Busby
- Crux: Mrs J Snell
- Libra: Mr D Lyford
- Teaching Assistants: Mrs T Adnams, Mrs E Craddy & Miss A Tucker
Lunchtime Controllers
- Mrs C Abraham
- Miss E Adnams
- Mrs T Alderman
- Mrs H Barker
- Mrs R Bayliss
- Mrs E Bennett
- Miss M Clark
- Miss S Clucas
- Mrs E Craddy
- Miss L Crook
- Mrs H Davies
- Mrs G Fox
- Mrs M Lauder-Clarke
- Mrs J Lemin
- Mrs R Rayfield
- Mrs L Sarsfield
- Miss N Simpson
- Mrs R Tanner
- Mrs L Tingle
- Miss A Tucker
SEND & Pastoral Staff
- SENDCO: Mrs A Thorogood
- SEND Assistant: Mrs J Dieu
- ELSA: Mrs T Adnams & Mrs R Bayliss
- Pastoral Support Assistant: Mrs L Collins
Office & Ancillary Staff
- School Business Partners: Mrs L Taylor (Office); Mrs J Wood (Finance)
- Office Administrator & Attendance Officer: Mrs R Moore
- Receptionist & Midday Supervisor: Mrs C Denton-Powell
- Site Controller: Mr A Blissett
Baily's Comets (Wraparound Care)
- Manager: Mrs J Wood
- Staff: Miss P Bennett, Miss S Clucas, Mrs J Dieu, Miss I Huntley, Miss C Miller, Miss M Milroy-Tompkins, Miss N Simpson, Mrs M Stone