Our Vision
Our schools share a common purpose: to create caring and inclusive communities where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their best. We are stronger together, united by shared values and a commitment to providing an exceptional education that helps every child grow in confidence, curiosity, and compassion. We want all our children to move forward with a love of learning and of life, ready to make a positive difference in the world around them.
Our Mission Statement
Through our shared commitment to educational excellence and the common good of our communities, we work together to provide the best care and education for the children in our schools, staying true to our Foundations, while upholding the distinct identity and independence of each setting.
Catherine Cottingham, Executive Headteacher | office@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk
Liz Ford, Chair of Governors | clerk@sussexspires.co.uk
Joanna Keith-Lucas, Clerk to the Governors | clerk@sussexspires.co.uk
Mike Cotton is the
Head of School
at All Saints' & St Richard's
and can be contacted at
office@assr.e-sussex.sch.uk
Helen Emmett is the
Head of School
at Herstmonceux
and can be contacted at
office@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk
Karen Evans is the
Head of School
at St Mark's
and can be contacted at
office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk
At Sussex Spires Federation, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children; we expect all staff, volunteers, parents and carers to share this commitment. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child, please email the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
All Saints' & St Richard's - dsl@assr.e-sussex.sch.uk
Herstmonceux - dsl@herstmonceux.e-sussex.sch.uk
St Mark's - dsl@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk