Longford Park Primary School

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School Leaders and Teachers

 

  • Mrs Preedy
    Headteacher/ DSL

    Mrs Preedy

    Mrs Preedy is an experienced teacher and leader, having worked for the schools within the GLA since 2022 where she joined as a Co-Headteacher of Rowanfield Infant and Junior School. Prior to that she worked at schools across Gloucestershire having taught across the whole primary range. Originally trained in Early Years, she has taught from reception to Year 6. Mrs Preedy is part of the Foundation curriculum team across the Trust and helps train subject leaders in their role. In her spare time she enjoys spending time travelling and experiencing new cultures. She lives with her two children, cats and a geriatric tortoise, who likes to escape! Mrs Preedy enjoys running, particularly, trail and marathon distances.

  • Mr Clowes
    Assistant Headteacher/ DSL/ Pink Class Teacher (Year 6 Wed - Fri)

    Mr Clowes

    Mr Clowes is a highly experienced teacher who has worked across different age classes in his teaching career. He really enjoys working at Longford Park Primary Academy, alongside all the families who join the school. He is passionate that all children can achieve and become confident individuals during their time at school. Mr Clowes will be overseeing the junior classes supporting all the children with their own learning journeys.

  • Mrs Merrett
    SENDCO

    Mrs Merrett

    Mrs Merrett is a very experienced teacher who joined us from another GLA school in September 2019, Rowanfield Junior School. She enjoys helping children to achieve their very best and hopes that they have fun doing so! Mrs Merrett has worked as part of the GLA for many years and has a particular interest in reading and inclusion. She is in school every Thursday and Friday as SENDCo.

  • Miss Hathway
    Pink Class Teacher (Year 6 Mon/Tues)

    Miss Hathway

    Miss Hathway has been working in the GLA for a number of years now. She enjoys working in KS2 and always looks to ensure that children receive the best possible education and support. Her favourite subjects to teach are English and Reading as she is an avid reader herself. She loves to make learning enjoyable and hope all children will 'Fly High' this year!

  • Mrs Pope
    Orange Class Teacher (Year 5)

    Mrs Pope

    Mrs. Pope joined the school in September 2022, having completed her School Direct PGCE teacher training at other GLA schools. She loves teaching KS2 and her ambition is for all the children in her class to Fly High , continue making great progress and have lots of fun in Year 5! Â

    Mrs. Pope really enjoys helping children to develop their confidence and shine in all areas of the curriculum. She particularly enjoys teaching Philosophy 4 Children (P4C) and hearing all the insightful things the children have to say! She also loves teaching Music and plays the bass guitar outside of school. Â

  • Miss Hibberd
    Purple Class Teacher (Year 4)

    Miss Hibberd

    • Miss Hibberd Longford Park in September 2023, as a newly qualified teacher. Before teacher training, Miss Hibberd has a psychology degree and has worked as a special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant. She has supported children in various settings, including schools and at Gloucester Cathedral. Miss Hibberd has hobbies in art and competitive cheerleading, which she loves bringing into the school environment. Miss Hibberd’s aspirations are to provide a welcoming, inclusive and fun environment for all, providing the key foundations for all pupils to reach their potential at Longford.

  • Mr Byles
    Green Class Teacher (Year 3)

    Mr Byles

    Mr Byles joined Longford Park Primary Academy in 2020 whilst training to be a teacher, where he worked in Year One. He enjoyed getting to know the pupils, staff and families at Longford. Before teacher training, Mr Byles worked in another school as a teaching assistant for ten years, supporting children of all age groups as well as running a breakfast club and an after-school club provision. Mr Byles is a passionate teacher, who wants to make learning exciting and inspire all pupils to achieve their best as well as be their best at Longford.

  • Mrs Best
    Yellow Class Teacher (Year 2)

    Mrs Best

    Mrs Best has been teaching for 13 years across a range of year groups in different schools in Gloucestershire. Her passion is PE and she encourages children to be actively involved in as much physical activity as possible. She loves to help children blossom and grow to be the best that they can be.

  • Mrs Kenny
    Blue Class Teacher (Year 1 Wed-Fri)

    Mrs Kenny

    Mrs Kenny joined Longford in September 2019, and previously worked in year 1 for two years in one of our GLA schools. She has worked across various year groups at our school. Her priorities are to work with all the children and parents at Longford to ensure the children have the best possible experiences in school. She is passionate about the curriculum and likes to make learning as fun and engaging for the children.

    In December 2024, Mrs Kenny returned to teaching in Year 1 part-time following maternity leave, she also got married during this time (Previously known as Miss Pierce) and we are delighted to welcome her back to school!

  • Mrs Newell
    Blue Class Teacher (Year 1 Mon/Tues)

    Mrs Newell

    Mrs Newell joins out teaching staff team from January 2025, Initially covering Reception until February half term full-time. She will hen be job sharing in Blue Class ( Year 1) with Mrs Kenney from after the February half term.

    Mrs Newell is an experienced teacher who has also worked in another of our GLA Trust schools, Rowanfield Infant School. She is also a familiar face to Longford Park, as her children also attend our school.

  • Mrs Harrison
    Red Class Teacher (Reception Wed - Fri)

    Mrs Harrison

    Mrs Harrison joined Longford in September 2019, and previously worked in Reception in one of our GLA schools for two years. Mrs Harrison, previously known as Miss Valente, before her marriage in June 2022, Â is passionate about working alongside parents to ensure children have the best possible time in Reception. This includes providing the children with activities that are exciting and engaging, and help support their learning and development across all areas of the curriculum.

    Mrs Harrison will be returning part-time at Longford Park after the February half term, teaching Reception Class Wednesday to Friday every week following maternity leave. We are thrilled to welcome her back to the team very soon!

  • Mrs Badar (Mrs B)
    Red Class Teacher (Reception Mon/Tues)

    Mrs Badar (Mrs B)

    Mrs Badar (known as Mrs B) is joining our teaching staff team after the February half term. She will be teaching Reception Class every Monday and Tuesday.

    Hello! I’m Mrs B, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to teaching after my maternity leave. With 3 years of experience in Reception, I have a deep passion for nurturing young children’s curiosity and love for learning. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping children take their first steps in their educational journey, and I’m so excited to be part of their growth and development once again. I’m returning to work part-time, and I can’t wait to connect with both the children and their families as we embark on this exciting new chapter together!

  • Mrs Hamilton
    HLTA/PPA Cover

    Mrs Hamilton

    Mrs Hamilton has worked at Longford Park primary Academy since it opened in 2017, in various teaching roles and is currently PPA cover for our teaching staff.

    Mrs Hamilton is a integral member of staff, providing invaluable support to our teachers as well as a consistent and familiar presence in the classrooms for the pupils.