Alison Sawkins

Alison joined Flamstead End School as Deputy Headteacher in April 2024 and is now serving as Associate Principal. She brings over two decades of experience in primary education, including nine years as an Assistant Headteacher. Throughout her career, Alison has taught across almost all primary year groups, developing a broad and deep understanding of effective teaching and learning.
With a subject specialism in English, Alison is passionate about fostering a love of language, reading, and literacy in young learners. She has also worked as a leading practitioner, providing school-to-school support to help raise standards and share best practice across settings. Her enthusiasm, positive nature, and dedication have made her a valued contributor to collaborative improvement across schools.
Alison is particularly committed to supporting children’s well-being and ensuring that every pupil is equipped with the skills and confidence they need for life beyond the school gates. She is passionate about shaping a curriculum that enables children to develop resilience and grow into healthy, kind, well-rounded individuals who can work effectively as part of a team. Alison strongly believes in the vital role parents and carers play in a child’s education and values building strong, supportive relationships between home and school. She also recognises and appreciates the dedication and contributions of staff, who bring so much to school life each day.

Our Parents Say

I’ve been so impressed with Goffs-Churchgate. My daughter is in Year 7 and is really enjoying her time so far, plus she has come on leaps and bounds academically from when she first started. She really enjoys coming to school, which in turn makes us very happy. It’s a fabulous school; well done to all the staff for making this school what it is today.

I am extremely happy with the school. My daughter is doing so well and has achieved a lot in five months. I can say that the discipline procedure is fair and affective and keeps my daughter on track. I would definitely recommend the school to future Year 7.

Great school, managed well. Our child loves it at Goffs-Churchgate.

My daughter is really happy to come to school.

Believing in the kids and not giving up on them.

My daughter felt that the teacher really listened and understood her concerns, so I really appreciate and thank him for that.

I am blown away by the care that is shown (and has always been shown) by Goffs staff to my children.

Our child is thriving as part of the Goffs community.

My daughter is flourishing at Goffs; thanks to all the staff for their dedication.

The Nursery staff have always been amazing with the children.

Throughout the school there are many kind, caring, lovely, easy to speak to staff members.

All children are well-mannered and kind.

Nice, homely, welcoming atmosphere.

Great school and teachers are very caring and do go the extra mile.