Staff

Staff Profiles

Mrs Crump – Principal

Mrs Crump graduated from Cardiff University, before completing a PGCE in Oxfordshire. She then taught in London for a few years before arriving at Ogbourne in 2006. She has really enjoyed working here ever since, starting as an EYFS teacher, before later moving into the role of deputising teacher and SENCO, and then as ‘Head of School’ from November 2022, and now principal.  Mrs Crump feels passionately about inclusion and well-being across the school – she cares very much about the school and community and is committed to making Ogbourne the very best that it can be. She leads Science and loves to see practical investigations going on in school. In her spare time, Mrs Crump loves baking, reading, spending time in her garden and going for walks with her family and 2 dogs.

Mrs Procter – Springs Class Teacher (EYFS)

Having graduated in 1993, Mrs Procter began her teaching career in an Infant School in Thatcham and then spent seventeen years teaching at Preshute Primary in Manton.  There, she taught the age ranges from Reception to Year 4 and carried out various roles such as Maths, English and Special Needs Co-ordinator as well as being the Assistant Head for several years.  Joining Ogbourne Primary in 2017, on a short –term contract, she enjoyed working at the school so much, she applied for the long-term position.  As RE and Collective Worship lead at the time, she is very proud that the school achieved an outstanding grade in the SIAMS (The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection in 2019.  She is delighted to be working in Acorns with the Early Years Foundation Stage again.   She thinks that it is a fantastic age group to teach as the children are so curious about everything and their personalities, social skills, and academic abilities develop the most dramatically of any year group.  

Outside of school, Mrs Procter loves to go on long country walks, be an unofficial caddy for her golf-crazy husband, watch plays at the Watermill theatre and read, read, read.

Mrs Nicholson – Brooks Class Teacher (Y1-2)

Mrs Nicholson trained to teach at Homerton College, Cambridge, before beginning her teaching career in both KS1 and KS2 classes in Kent and London. After a few years out of the profession to raise her family back in Wiltshire, she was really happy to join the Ogbourne team part time in 2016 – especially since this was the primary school she attended as a child! Mrs Nicholson has worked across the school as PPA cover teacher, before becoming Oaks class teacher alongside Mrs Virgilio in 2020.  She is English subject lead and Art and DT lead and is really excited about bringing reading to the forefront of everything we do at Ogbourne. Mrs Nicholson loves to teach art, English and all things creative especially. She aims to make the classroom a stimulating and happy place where children can thrive.

Mr Ashbee-Dobbins – Streams Class Teacher (Y3-4)

Mr Ashbee-Dobbins began his teaching career at Ogbourne Primary school after a long career in building surveying. He is passionate about teaching history and art which are interests he follows at home; he often likes to paint when he can find the time. In his spare time Mr Ashbee-Dobbins likes to spend time with his family, enjoying visiting museums, walking and swimming. He loves reading all sorts of books from biographies to science fiction and loves introducing people to new genres when reading.  

Mrs Ramsden – Rivers Class Teacher (Y5-6)

Mrs Ramsden graduated from Aberystwyth University a very long time ago with a degree in French and Italian. She joined Tesco on their graduate scheme and worked in Marketing for many years before moving Up North to do the same at Asda. In 2010, she and her family moved to San Francisco for 7 years, where Mrs Ramsden had a career change and trained as a pre-school teacher. Back in the UK, she decided to do a PGCE and become as a teacher. Her first placement school was Ogbourne and she loved it so much, she refused to leave! After 3 years in Reception, Mrs Ramsden is now thoroughly enjoying teaching the Willows. Mrs Ramsden loves sunshine, bicycles, cakes and ginger cats. She hates spiders, bad weather and incorrect apostrophes.

Mrs Amanda Virgilio – Rivers Class Teacher (Y5-6)

Mrs Virgilio has been lucky to work at Ogbourne School for many years within EYFS and KS1, and has recently moved to Year 5 and 6. She is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and PE lead, and her favourite event of the year is Sports Day. Outside of school, Mrs Virgilio’s interests include animals and nature, particularly horses, and spending time with her family.

Mrs Temple-Brown – Pupil Premium and Intervention Teacher

Mrs Temple-Brown is the maths lead in the school, she has a passion for mathematics and problem solving. She is also responsible for Pupil Premium Provision and intervention throughout the school. She really enjoys being able to work throughout the school with children in all classes.

Mrs Flora Kay – SENDCo

Mrs Paish – Administration Officer

Mrs Paish is our Administration Officer and runs a smooth and efficient office from Monday to Thursday. She has extensive experience in Administration having worked as a civilian in the police, recruitment and health and safety for a Pharmaceutical Company.

She manages Wraparound Care and After School Clubs as well as all the communications about trips and events and all pre-school admissions.

If you have a question that you cannot find the answer to on our website, then just pop into the office and Mrs Paish will assist with your enquiry!

Mrs Hannah Purnell – School Business Manager

Mrs Purnell Joined the trust in 2020 and was the administrator at Oare Primary School for two and a half years. With over 20 years admin experience, she is looking forward to working with the staff and children of Ogbourne Primary School.

Mrs Carolyn Hampton – Teaching Assistant

Mrs Rachel Stannard – Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), MDSA, ELSA

Mrs Stannard has a diploma in Childcare and Education and started her career in a nursery setting many years ago, mainly in the baby room working as a senior nursery nurse but across all ages over the years.  More recently, Mrs Stannard qualified in Antenatal Education and facilitates course for adults in her evenings.  Since joining Ogbourne, Mrs Stannard has found a passion for supporting Early Years and leading interventions.  She has also qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.  Another passion of Mrs Stannard’s is supporting children and young people’s mental health which is a big part of her role as the ELSA lead in the school.  Mrs Stannard spends much of her free time with her 2 children and extended family.

Mrs Claire Cates – Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and MDSA

Mrs Cates has been involved in the school since her daughter started in 2019, initially coming in as a volunteer reader and then helping in reception.  In Autumn 2021 she joined the school as a Teaching Assistant and has worked across all years, but now works predominantly with Year 1 and 2.  With a passion for reading and phonics she is able to support all children with learning to read and enjoys extending her learning on this subject, she is fully trained on the phonics program taught in the school.  Mrs Cates has also qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.  In her spare time Mrs Cates enjoys running, spending time outside and reading.

Mx Char Utton – Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Mrs Leila Allen – Breakfast Club and After School Club Leader and Administrative Assistant

Mr David Godfree – Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Assistant

Miss Josie Beer – Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Mrs Cook – Teaching Assistant, Breakfast Club Assistant and MDSA