Kind, caring and happy school welcomes new Principal

By Jill Dando News

A kind, caring and happy community primary school has welcomed a new Principal.

Lindsay Evans is the new Principal at Castle Batch Primary School Academy, weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

Devon-born Lindsay has led schools across the country and for the last few years has been a Headteacher in North Yorkshire.

Lindsay said: “I am so delighted to be Principal at what I have already seen is a caring, inclusive academy. The children and staff have been so welcoming already.”

CBPSA is in the heart of the North Worle community, has an excellent and spacious site and inspires children to be happy and confident learners.

It has a brilliant new library, an abitious creative curriculum as well as a Jill Dando News Centre to train up young reporters.

Lisa Dadds, Head of Primary Education at The Priory Learning Trust, said: “Lindsay is a superb appointment and will fit in extremely well. These are very exciting times for the children, staff, families and community.”

Neville Coles, CEO of The Priory Learning Trust, said: “We give a big welcome to Lindsay and thank Acting Principal Sally Taylor for all her brilliant work over the past year.”

Castle Batch became part of The Priory Learning Trust two years ago and works closely with other schools across the Trust to enhance learning opporrtunities for all .