Staff List
Meet our Senior Leadership Team
-
Miss. D. RankinHeadteacher & DSL
Miss. D. Rankin
Favourite Quote: If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you've always got.
Favourite children's book: The mole that knew it was none of his business by Werner Holzwarth
Person who inspires you the most: My mum and David Goggins
Lifelong ambition/goal: To run London Marathon in under 4 hours
Favourite place visited: Madagascar
Favourite memory from school: Going on a residential to Isle of Wight in Year 6
Favourite food: Chocolate Fudge cake
-
Mrs. C. BramleyDeputy Headteacher
Mrs. C. Bramley
English Lead
Favourite Quote: Start each day with a positive thought
Favourite children's book: A series called Beaver Towers by Nigel Hinton
Person who inspires you the most: My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal: To complete the Three Peaks Challenge
Favourite place visited: Some breathtaking places mainly by the water all over the United Kingdom
Favourite memory from school: Learning all about greek mythology in Year 6
Favourite food: Roast dinner with all the trimmings followed by apple crumble
-
Mrs. J. RogersSchool Business Manager
Mrs. J. Rogers
Favourite Quote: You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough
Favourite children's book: The Secret Garden - Frances Hogsden Burnett
Person who inspires you the most: Nobody in particular but anybody who has faced real adversity and is still smiling
Lifelong ambition/goal: To make my loved ones proud
Favourite place visited: Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya
Favourite memory from school: French School Trip when I was 11
Favourite food: Toasted hot cross bun with oodles of butter
-
Mrs. C. ClayPastoral and Welfare Lead & DDSL
Mrs. C. Clay
(works Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
Her role is to support families through education and acts as a key point of contact for parents in all matters relating to student welfare and wellbeing including school attendance, behaviour and safeguarding.
Favourite Quote: A storm in a teacup is often a spill-over from a storm within.
Favourite children's book: Oh, the places you'll go! by Dr. Seuss.
Person who inspires you the most: Strong female musicians like Aretha Franklin, Adele, Janis Joplin & Lady Gaga.
Lifelong ambition/goal: To spread positive mental health messages through care and music.
Favourite place visited: Petra in Jordan.
Favourite memory from school: Being an angel in the school nativity and playing Christmas carols on the recorder!
Favourite food: Sweet & sour chicken (and chocolate, always chocolate).
-
Mrs. C. VincentCurriculum Leader
Mrs. C. Vincent
Curriculum Lead and History Lead
Favourite Quote: 'The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it' - Peter Pan
Favourite children's book: The Inkheart Trilogy - Cornelia Funke
Person who inspires you the most: Tim Peake
Lifelong ambition/goal: To live alongside a fjord
Favourite place visited: The Kennedy Space Centre or Legoland in Denmark
Favourite memory from school: Attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey
Favourite food: Stir-fry
Meet our Special Educational Needs Team
-
Mrs. S. LycettInterim SENCo & DDSL
Mrs. S. Lycett
She works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week. If you need to make contact with Mrs. Lycett, please email:senco@fordham.cambs.sch.uk
Favourite Quote: Life is like a box of chocolates
Favourite children's book: The Jolly Postman
Lifelong ambition/goal: Have a happy family
Favourite place visited: Lake Garda
Favourite memory from school: Charity days each year
Favourite food: Curry with all the trimmings
-
Mrs. A. LawesPastoral Teacher
Mrs. A. Lawes
She works Tuesday/Wednesday mornings and Wednesday afternoon and her role is to provide support directly to the children, will be running nurture groups and acts as a liaison officer as well.
Favourite Quote: “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher
Favourite children's book: I have lots of favourites, so choosing one is very difficult! One of my favourites is 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl
Person who inspires you the most: Henry Frazer, artist and author of 'The Little Big Things'. He taught himself to paint with his mouth after being paralysed in an accident.
Lifelong ambition/goal: To keep learning and be brave about trying new things!
Favourite place visited: A little village called Nachigwea in Tanzania, Africa.
Favourite memory from school: Being part of musical performances at Christmas time!
Favourite food: Thai food
Meet our brilliant Office team
-
Mrs. D. PlumbSchool Finance Officer
Mrs. D. Plumb
She works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Favourite Quote: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Favourite children's book: The Island of Adventure by Enid Blyton
Favourite place visited: Costa Rica
Favourite food: Chocolate
-
Mrs. T. BradshawOffice Administrator
Mrs. T. Bradshaw
She works Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Favourite children's book: Anything by Enid Blyton - particularly Malory Towers
Lifelong ambition/goal: To learn an instrument
Favourite memory from school: Learning to swim at Primary School
Favourite food: Portuguese egg tarts
-
Mrs. J. WellsOffice Administrator and Clerk to Governors
Mrs. J. Wells
She works Tuesday and Friday.
Favourite Quote: 'It doesn't matter how slowly you go, you are passing everyone on the couch' or 'What's for you, will not go by you' but probably not so aspirational for a school!
Favourite children's book: The Worst Witch or The Magic Faraway Tree
Person who inspires you the most: Jane Austen
Lifelong ambition/goal: To be happy
Favourite place visited: The Isle of Skye
Favourite memory from school: Being a narrator in the school nativity!
Favourite food: My mum's macaroni cheese
Meet our fantastic Teaching Staff
-
Miss. L. PackClass Teacher
Miss. L. Pack
Computing and Maths Lead
Favourite Quote: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
Favourite children's book: Holes - Louis Sachar
Person who inspires you the most: My grandparents
Lifelong ambition/goal: To travel the world more
Favourite place visited: Kenya
Favourite memory from school: All the school trips, concerts and plays
Favourite food: Jollof rice with stew and fried plantain or dark chocolate
-
Mr. A. LycettClass Teacher
Mr. A. Lycett
DT Lead
Lifelong ambition/goal: To run a marathon
Favourite place visited: Chamonix, France
Favourite memory from school: Lunchtimes
Favourite food: curry
-
Miss. K. GoodallClass Teacher
Miss. K. Goodall
Geography Lead
Favourite Quote: A person who has good thoughts can never be ugly... if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely - The Twits
Favourite children's book: The Truth Pixie - Matt Haig
Lifelong ambition/goal: To learn ow to play the saxophone
Favourite place visited: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Favourite memory from school: Dress up as a Tudor day in Year 5
Favourite food: Roast dinner with a huge Yorkshire pudding
-
Miss. J. DellowClass Teacher
Miss. J. Dellow
NQT
Favourite Quote: The more that you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go - Dr. Seuss
Favourite children's book: Matilda - Roald Dahl
Person who inspires you the most: David Attenborough
Favourite place visited: Ayers Rock - Australia
Favourite food: A roast dinner
-
Miss. H. NormanClass Teacher
Miss. H. Norman
RE Lead
Favourite Quote: Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it's stupid
Favourite children's book: Little Rabbit Foo Foo
Person who inspires you the most: My Grandad
Lifelong ambition/goal: To always be happy and live a fulfilling life - I've also always wanted to be a car mechanic
Favourite place visited: New York
Favourite memory from school: When my aunty would come in and read - she is a children's librarian
Favourite food:� Chips or melon
-
Miss. C. ToftsClass Teacher
Miss. C. Tofts
NQT
Favourite Quote: Smile and the whole world will smile with you
Favourite children's book: Bone Sparrow - Zana Fraillon
Person who inspires you the most: Kate Middleton
Lifelong ambition/goal: Conquer my fears by always having a go!
Favourite place visited: Isle of Man
Favourite memory from school: Winning the cup for overall contribution to school in Year 6
Favourite food: Steak with peppercorn sauce
-
Miss. K. ThompsonClass Teacher
Miss. K. Thompson
Art Lead
Favourite Quote: You're entirely bonkers, but I'll tell you a secret, all the best people are
Favourite children's book: The Worry Website - Jacqueline Wilson
Person who inspires you the most: Michelle Obama
Lifelong ambition/goal: Live in a little cottage in the Scottish highlands in the middle of nowhere
Favourite memory from school: Performing the 'Ning Nang Nong' in front of the school for a poetry competition
Favourite food: Anything with cheese
-
Mrs. E. NicholsonClass Teacher
Mrs. E. Nicholson
Science Lead
Favourite Quote: You don't know what it's like to win until you lose
Favourite children's book: The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton
Person who inspires you the most: As a youngster, it was Daley Thompson
Lifelong ambition/goal: To own a donkey sanctuary
Favourite place visited: Niagara Falls, Canada
Favourite memory from school: Participating in Eisteddfods throughout Wales
Favourite food: Tiramisu
-
Mrs. C. GeorgeClass Teacher
Mrs. C. George
PE Lead
Favourite Quote: Be yourself, everybody else is already taken
Favourite children's book: 'You're called what?!' - Kes Gray
Person who inspires you the most: My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal: to be a singer - until I realised that I am tone deaf
Favourite place visited: Cancun, Mexico
Favourite memory from school: A ski trip to Austria
Favourite food: Thai food
-
Mrs. J. HollandClass Teacher
Mrs. J. Holland
Phonics Lead
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. S. CookClass Teacher
Mrs. S. Cook
Forest School and Music Lead
Favourite Quote: Those who wish to sing always find a song
Favourite children's book: The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss
Person who inspires you the most: Indina Menzal
Lifelong ambition/goal: To perform a song on the West End
Favourite place visited: Iceland
Favourite memory from school: Singing the 'Meatball' song whilst my primary school teacher played the guitar
Favourite food: Pizza
-
Mrs. S. WoodcockClass Teacher
Mrs. S. Woodcock
Early Years Leader and MFL Lead
Favourite Quote: Play is the highest form of research
Favourite children's book: The Elephant and the Bad Baby - Elfrida Vipont
Person who inspires you the most: My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal: Be Happy!
Favourite place visited: Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
Favourite memory from school: Sixth Form Christmas Ball
Favourite food: Avocado
-
Miss. M. HaymanIntervention Class Teacher
Miss. M. Hayman
Intervention Teacher
Favourite Quote: Wherever you are at any moment, try and find something beautiful - Matt Haig
Favourite children's book: The Legend of Podkin One Ear - Kerian Larwood
Person who inspires you the most: Matt Haig
Lifelong ambition/goal: Simply to be happy and healthy
Favourite place visited: 'Top of the Rock' in New York
Favourite memory from school: Creating a Christmas game to run at the school's Christmas Fair when I was in Year 6
Favourite food: Any chocolate!
-
Mrs. Z. ValentinePPA Class Teacher
Mrs. Z. Valentine
PPA Cover
Favourite Quote: There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is not being talked about - Oscar Wilde
Favourite children's book: The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark - Jill Tomlinson
Lifelong ambition/goal: To write a book
Favourite place visited: Italy
Favourite memory from school: Playing in the steel band with my friends
Favourite food: Lasagne and any form of cake
-
Mrs. J. DunandPPA Class Teacher
Mrs. J. Dunand
PPA Cover
Favourite Quote: “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”
Favourite children's book: The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Person who inspires you the most: My Godfather
Lifelong ambition/goal: To keep on travelling.
Favourite place visited: Alhambra Palace
Favourite memory from school: When T M said in the Y6 leaver's assembly that the thing he'd miss most about Fordham Primary School was me!!
Favourite food: Aromi thick pistachio hot chocolate … yum, yum.
-
Mr. A. ArcherPPA PE Class Teacher
Mr. A. Archer
PE PPA Cover
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
Meet our wonderful HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
-
Mrs. L. RobbinsHLTA
Mrs. L. Robbins
Library Lead
Favourite Quote: Remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think
Favourite children's book: Black Beauty
Person who inspires you the most: Parents
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited: Maldives
Favourite memory from school: Primary School residential trip to York
Favourite food: Roast Pork and crackling
-
Mrs. C. MuldoonHLTA
Mrs. C. Muldoon
PSHE Lead
Favourite Quote: Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles
Favourite children's book: The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton
Person who inspires you the most: Both of my daughers
Lifelong ambition/goal: Live by the sea
Favourite place visited: Walking inside a glacier in Switzerland
Favourite memory from school: I loved school! My favourite lesson was Geography.
Favourite food: Sticky Toffee Pudding with fresh cream
-
Mrs. N. BrownHLTA
Mrs. N. Brown
Worship Lead
Favourite Quote: Never judge a book by its cover
Favourite children's book: The Magic Faraway Tree
Lifelong ambition/goal: To achieve the things I set out to achieve
Favourite place visited: Carbis Bay, Cornwall
Favourite memory from school: School discos!
Favourite food: Crisps
-
Mrs. C. BlackgroveTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Blackgrove
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. D. BreckenTeaching Assistant
Mrs. D. Brecken
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. P. BreslerTeaching Assistant
Mrs. P. Bresler
Favourite Quote: In this life, we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Favourite children's book: The Twits
Person who inspires you the most: Michelle Obama
Lifelong ambition/goal: To maintain a sense of happiness and travel a bit more
Favourite place visited: A Greek island called Thassos
Favourite memory from school: Being in Art classes in Secondary school
Favourite food: Chocolate
-
Mrs. A. CowlingTeaching Assistant
Mrs. A. Cowling
Favourite Quote: Life is meant for good friends and great adventures
Favourite children's book: Squash and a Squeeze - Julia Donaldson
Person who inspires you the most: My love friend Jo who carries out amazing work for the 'caring for Cambridgeshire homeless group'. She always puts another's needs before her own, she's amazing!
Lifelong ambition/goal: Simply to be healthy and happy and to travel....A lot!! I'd love to see the Northern Lights.
Favourite place visited: Italy... Rome, Florence, Lake Como... it's beautiful.
Favourite memory from school: I can't remember that far back, my memory is shocking!
Favourite food: Cake!!
-
Miss. B. EllisTeaching Assistant
Miss. B. Ellis
Favourite Quote: aim for the moon, even if you miss you'll land amongst the stars
Favourite children's book: The Faraway Tree
Person who inspires you the most: To make a difference
Lifelong ambition/goal: My mum
Favourite place visited: Definitely Disneyland Paris!!!
Favourite memory from school: Taking part in my year 6 play of Cinderella Rockerfella.
Favourite food: BROWNIES!!!
-
Miss. C. GeeTeaching Assistant
Miss. C. Gee
Favourite Quote: 'Promise you'll always remember; You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.' Winnie the Pooh.
Favourite children's book: Tom's Midnight Garden By Philippa Pearce
Person who inspires you the most: Friends that show incredible resilience through adversity
Lifelong ambition/goal: To live on a boat
Favourite place visited: The Sea!
Favourite memory from school: Playing the part of 'The Sultan of Morocco' in a school production of Dick Whittington - I can still remember the song I had to sing!
Favourite food: Spaghetti Bolognaise
-
Mrs. C. GrovesTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Groves
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. K. KingTeaching Assistant
Mrs. K. King
Favourite Quote: “Please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference”
Favourite children's book: Cat in The Hat by Dr Seuss
Person who inspires you the most: My friend Cat
Lifelong ambition/goal: To visit Lake Louise in Canada
Favourite place visited: Jamaica
Favourite memory from school: Playing Anne Boleyn in a play when I was 10
Favourite food: Mushroom risotto
-
Mrs. V. LevellTeaching Assistant (temporary)
Mrs. V. Levell
Favourite Quote: Nobody's perfect
Favourite children's book: Stick Man
Person who inspires you the most: Lewis Hamilton
Lifelong ambition/goal: Never give up
Favourite place visited: Japan
Favourite memory from school: Studying in Sweden
Favourite food: Sushi
-
Mrs. D. PearmanTeaching Assistant
Mrs. D. Pearman
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. N. RickardsTeaching Assistant
Mrs. N. Rickards
Favourite Quote: Everything happens for a reason; Nothing is impossible
Favourite children's book: The Gruffalo
Person who inspires you the most: My brother
Lifelong ambition/goal: To travel the world
Favourite place visited: New Zealand
Favourite memory from school: Being with friends
Favourite food: Anything with Pasta
-
Mrs. T. RustTeaching Assistant
Mrs. T. Rust
Favourite Quote: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will be at peace
Favourite children's book: The Gruffalo
Person who inspires you the most: Sir David Attenborough
Lifelong ambition/goal: To speak fluent French
Favourite place visited: South of France
Favourite memory from school: Fun, laughter, friendships, tuck shop!
Favourite food: Halloumi with chilli
-
Miss. S. TheobaldTeaching Assistant
Miss. S. Theobald
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. N. SextonTeaching Assistant
Mrs. N. Sexton
Favourite Quote: If you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything
Favourite children's book: The Twits - Roald Dahl
Person who inspires you the most: My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal: To be on Strictly Come Dancing
Favourite place visited: Mexico
Favourite memory from school: School dinners
Favourite food: Turkish
-
Mrs. L. YeardsleyTeaching Assistant and Dinner Supervisor
Mrs. L. Yeardsley
Favourite Quote: Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn - Benjamin Franklin
Favourite children's book: Enid Blyton Famous Five books
Person who inspires you the most: My husband, for always believing in me and giving me the confidence to do things when I think I can't
Lifelong ambition/goal: Go on a world cruise
Favourite place visited: Saint John in the Caribbean
Favourite memory from school: My lovely friends
Favourite food: Roast dinner and chocolate!
Meet our amazing Lunchtime Staff
-
Mr. ArcherDellar Sports Staff
Mr. Archer
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. L. BirdDinner Supervisor
Mrs. L. Bird
-
Miss. F. GatesSchool Cook and Koala Klub
Miss. F. Gates
Favourite Quote:
Favourite children's book:
Person who inspires you the most:
Lifelong ambition/goal:
Favourite place visited:
Favourite memory from school:
Favourite food:
-
Mrs. L. IngramSchool Cook
Mrs. L. Ingram
-
Miss. D. LambDinner Supervisor
Miss. D. Lamb
-
Mrs. V. LevellDinner Supervisor and Temporary Teaching Assistant
Mrs. V. Levell
-
Mrs. M. TheobaldDinner Supervisor
Mrs. M. Theobald
-
Mrs. L. YeardsleyDinner Supervisor and Teaching Assistant
Mrs. L. Yeardsley
Koala Klub Staff
Mr. Dellar or Mr. Archer
Mrs. Ingram
Miss. Gates
Miss. Theobald