Staff Team


The staff team at Preston Primary School are committed to providing a stimulating and challenging learning environment where our children can develop and grow as confident, independent young people who are excited by learning. The list below provides information about who works in our school and their responsibilities.


If you have any more questions about roles and responsibilities and the services that we provide please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Headteacher

Mrs Terri Coates


Assistant Headteacher

Mrs Andrea Melhuish

Special Educational Needs Coordinator


Assistant Headteacher

Miss Katie Costello

Teaching and Learning Lead


  • Teachers

    Mrs Jane Hackett - Foundation Stage

    Literacy Leader (EYFS & KS1); DT Leader


    Mrs Victoria Sykes - Year 1

    Art Leader


    Mrs Andrea Melhuish - Year 1


    Miss Lauren Laybourne - Year 2

    KS2 Writing Leader; PE Leader


    Ms Jane Ferguson - Year 3

    Designated Safeguarding Officer; Science Leader; Music Leader; MFL Leader


    Mr James English - Year 4

    Geography Leader


    Mrs Sarah Compston - Year 5

    KS2 Reading Leader; Music Leader


    Miss Katie Costello - Year 5

    Maths Leader; Deputy Safeguarding Lead


    Mrs Tanya Grannon - Year 6

    History Leader; RE Leader; PSHE Leader

  • Teaching Assistants

    Miss Tina Meekin (HLTA)

    Ms Rosie Dobson

    Mrs Lisa Alamaniotis (1:1)

    Mrs Judith Little (1:1)

    Mrs Angela Cuthill (1:1)

    Miss Laura Bilton (1:1)

    Miss Kerry Atkins (1:1, ELSA)

    Mrs Carina Bradley

    Mrs Nadia Hobson (1:1)

    Mrs Bethany Bramhall 

    Mrs Ruth Thompson (Outdoor Learning; Cooking)

  • School Office

    Mrs Julie Ness

    School Business Manager


    Mrs Allison Hodgson

    Admin Assistant

  • Lunchtime Staff

    Miss Sophie Burrows (Cook)

    Mrs Lisa Bailey (Kitchen Assistant)

    Mrs Kirsty Cardwell (Kitchen Assistant)

    Miss Rosie Dobson (Lunchtime Coordinator)

    Mrs Carina Bradley (Lunchtime Supervisor)

    Mrs Ruth Thompson (Lunchtime Supervisor)

    Miss Rachel King (Lunchtime Supervisor)

    Mrs Judith Little (Lunchtime Supervisor)

  • Caretaking/Cleaning

    Mr Andy Hodgson (Caretaker)

    Mrs Lisa Hancock (Cleaner)

    Mrs Tracey Higginson (Cleaner)