Meet the Staff

Shipley benefits from highly experienced teachers, teaching assistants and support staff.

Mrs Jen Harvey
​Headteacher

​Mrs Harvey joined Shipley in September 2016 as Headteacher. She has the National and C of E Professional Qualifications in Headship She is the SENCO at Shipley, holding the National Post Graduate Certificate of SENCo co-ordination and specialist Dyslexia teacher qualification. 
Mrs Harvey spends her free time outdoors - mountain biking, paddle boarding or skiing with her family. She loves books and reading and always says that if you don’t like reading, you haven’t found the right book yet!



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Mrs Gill Simpson
Oaks Class Teacher

Mrs. Simpson is our Senior Teacher who currently teaches Reception, Year 1 and 2 children. Mrs. Simpson can be found dancing, especially around June and the Country Dance Festival in Horsham park. After that, a sit down with a good book, preferably with one of her grandchildren. Mrs. Simpson leads both Science and Maths at Shipley.

Ms Emma Stas
Sycamores Class Teacher

My name is Ms Stas and I have great fun teaching Years 5 and 6 alongside the fabulous Mrs Harvey and the amazing Mrs Gorton.  As I love writing, I am delighted to be the English co-ordinator this year and inspire the next generation of authors.  I love long walks with my daughter, reading in unusual places, wandering around art galleries and spending time with friends.    

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Mr Dominic Daplyn
Ash Class Teacher

My name is Mr Daplyn, I have recently joined the team in Ash class and I am loving it. Outside of school, I love being involved in sports and leisure activities, whether it be something adventurous like rock-climbing or more relaxed like cricket. The enjoyment and fun I have playing with my friends is always a highlight of my week. Away from playing or watching sport I am a keen escape room player regularly throwing myself into the unknown solving problems in weird and wacky rooms such as a fish and chip shop to being under the sea. 

Mrs Sue Upstone
Computing Teacher

​Mrs Upstone is an experienced primary teacher who joins us on Fridays to teach computing to all age groups. She has a science background and enjoys playing the piano.

Teaching and Learning Support Assistants

Mrs Jo Gorton
Teaching Assistant

Mrs Judith Bell
Teaching Assistant

Mrs Jo Wrate
Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sharon Dodd
Learning Support Assistant

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Support Staff

Mrs Sally Grimes
Bursar

Mrs Karen Stocker
Secretary & Clerk to the Governors

Mrs Denise Aldridge
Midday Meals Supervisor

Mr Rob Lewis
Premises Manager