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Fairburn Primary's colourful school logo was drawn by a pupil, and features ducks on the local pond.

Meet the Team- Our Teaching Staff

There is a huge range of experience and expertise within our team and we collectively work to continue to further improve our practice and to keep up to date with current research. Bespoke continuous professional development delivered by specialists in all subjects, is sought out from around the country and delivered progressively throughout the school year. We do not currently have any employees earning a gross salary of £100,000 or more. (Statutory information required by the DFE)
  • Mrs Emma Cornhill

    Emma Cornhill

    Head Teacher

    Emma Teaches 0.4 and is lead for EYFS/Y1. In addition to her responsibilities as Head Teacher, Emma is the School's Special Educational Needs co-ordinator, English co-ordinator and is the lead person for Child Protection.

  • Sarah Nortcliffe

    Sarah Nortcliffe- EYFS/​Y1 Teacher

    EYFS/Y1 Teacher

    Sarah joined us in September 2025 and brings with her a wealth of experience.

  • Miss Sophie Dent

    Sophie Dent

    Class 2 Teacher, Senior Leader

    Sophie teaches in Class 2 (Y4/5/6). She began in September 2022. Sophie is a Senior Leader, Maths Co-ordinator and Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

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    Nicola Corban

    KS2 Teacher

    Nicola has joined us in September 2026 to team teach in Y4/5/6.

  • Miss Charlotte Gray

    Charlotte Gray

    Y2/3 teacher

    Charlotte joined our school in September 2023 as an ECT. (Early Careers Teacher). She loves history.

  • Mrs Kath Lickley

    Kath Lickley

    PPA Cover teacher

    Kath covers PPA time and is our resident Science expert.

  • Nikki

    Nikki Dudley

    PE Teacher/ Co-ordinator

    Nikki is our PE teacher, co-ordinating and teaching PE across the school. She also runs our Holiday Clubs.

Support Staff

Local Governing Board