The Vaynor First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Vaynor First School
Address: Tennyson Road, Headless Cross
Town/City: Redditch
County: Worcestershire
Postcode: B97 5BL
Telephone Number: 01527 543187
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Shires Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Shires Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Colcombe
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 425 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.4%

Location and administration

URN: 137960
DfE Number: 885/2134
UKPRN: 10036830
UPRN: 100121269835
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Redditch (E07000236)
Constituency: Redditch (E14001441)
Electoral Ward: Headless Cross & Oakenshaw (E05015619)

Easting & Northing: 403238E, 265551N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 17' 19.41" N 1° 57' 13.75" W
Plus Code: 9C4W72QW+FF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.1km)
  2. St Luke's CofE First School (1.0km)
  3. Crabbs Cross Academy (1.1km)
  4. Webheath Academy Primary School (1.4km)
  5. St Augustine's Catholic High School (1.6km)
  6. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School (1.6km)
  7. Oak Hill First School (2.1km)
  8. Batchley First and Nursery School (2.2km)
  9. Pitcheroak School (2.2km)
  10. Holyoakes Field First School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Clements - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Clements - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Colcombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Colcombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Hartles - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Hartles - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Mr Paul Nimmo - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mr Paul Nimmo - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Holly Phipps - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Miss Holly Phipps - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Mrs Penelope Riddle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Penny Riddle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mr James Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr James Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 December 2027.