Mrs Jennifer Thornton
Headteacher

Designated Teacher for looked after children

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Thornton has been Headteacher at Fernhurst Primary School since September 2020.  During that time, the school has implemented a bespoke curriculum which has driven the results forward, an extensive enrichments programme has been launched so that learning comes to life and the school grounds and building have been developed to enable play and learning times to be even more purposeful. 

Miss Sarah Allen
Head of Academy

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Pupil Premium Leader

Miss Allen joined Fernhurst in September 2021.  She has worked hard to ensure that all of our children achieve well. 

Ms Simone Elliott
Senior Leader for Inclusion
SENDCo

Ms Elliott joined the Trust in September 2025 with a range of knowledge and experience in SEND.  Having worked in schools and with alternative provision settings, she is well placed to ensure that our young people and staff team have the support they need to achieve well.