Mrs Amanda Smalley

Head Teacher

I am delighted that you have chosen to visit our website and find out more about us.  I hope this site will provide you with a wealth of information whilst giving you an understanding of the culture and ethos of our wonderful school. 

I am so proud to be the Head Teacher of Horsendale.  Every day I am lucky enough to work with brilliant children, a fantastic team of staff and governors, and very supportive parents and carers.  We all have high standards and aspirations, and work together in harmony to ensure that our children achieve both academically and socially.

We are renowned for the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our school where relationships and well-being are high priority.  Visitors to Horsendale always comment upon the happy ‘family feel’ that envelops you as soon as you walk in the door.  This ethos of warmth, care and happiness permeates every area of our school and is the foundation on which our success is built.

We pride ourselves on being an innovative, forward-thinking school that is on a continuous journey of self-improvement. Everything we do is based upon our Trust values of confidence, responsibility, perseverance, creativity, enjoyment, aspiration and pride.  As a team of children, staff, governors and parents, we strive to be the best we can be.  As Head, I want our children’s primary school years to be some of the best of their lives, so that they can “look back with pride and forward with confidence.”

Working together at Horsendale, we strive for each and every one of our children to ‘Dream, Achieve and Flourish!’

Thank you for visiting!

Amanda Smalley

Miss Emma Clarke

Deputy Head Teacher 

As Deputy Head, I work in partnership with our Head Teacher, Mrs. Smalley, and Governors to implement the vision and ethos of our wonderful school. 

Alongside Mrs. Smalley, I play a leading role in the planning, monitoring and evaluating of the rich curriculum we offer our children, and the teaching and learning that happens across the school. 

As Maths Lead and Pupil Premium Manager, I work with our Head Teacher and other key leaders within school to monitor standards and progress, always aspiring for our children to be the best they can be.

As Deputy, I also work alongside Mrs. Smalley to promote and safeguard the welfare and well-being of our children. 

I act as a role model for both staff and pupils in terms of being reflective and demonstrating a desire to improve and learn.