A Headteacher has moved on after eight years at a village school.

Susan Blackburn has moved from Helmdon Primary to a school in Ironbridge, Shropshire.  She said:  “It has been a wonderful first headship and I hope whoever takes over will be as happy as I have been.  It is a wonderful school with a fantastic team.  The parents are very supportive and the children are delightful.  It is like being part of a big family.

“The children do so much to help in the school.”

Governors put on a surprise party for her last month and pupils said goodbye by organising a farewell assembly featuring poems and songs about events in school.

Sue Deane is acting head until a permanent replacement is found.