Welcome to SPS

Stratford Primary School (SPS) is a Full Primary (Yr 1-8) situated in attractive, extensive and well maintained grounds. This includes a beehive, chicken coop, fruit trees,…

Message from the Principal

Kia Ora Whānau Stratford Primary School has a proud history of providing quality education for children in the Stratford area. Positive community support is a strength,…

Our Vision for Learners

Parents, whānau and staff developed a vision where we hope our tamariki grow up to be the best person they can be. We want our children…

Stratford Primary School Board

Board Chair (Presiding Member): Le-arna Russ (board_chair@sps.kiwi.nz)Parent Elected Members: Fiona Jansma, Le-arna Russ, David Chadwick, Kate Fairhurst and Jason Bolton. Parent Co-opted Members: Fiona Riddick (13 October 2025)…

Policies and Procedures

Parent Concerns: Click here for the Complaints Process, which is used by the school to work through parent concerns. Governance Policy Framework: (Reviewed 1 April 2025)000 - Board: Code of…

Education Review Office (ERO) Reports

26 June 2026: Most recent review from ERO. Stratford Primary School 2244 School Report (1)Download 3 August 2022: Te Ara Huarau is the evaluation approach that…

2026 Staff

Updated: 30 November 2025:Stratford Primary School is one of the largest primary schools in the Taranaki region. As a result, there are over fifty staff employed…

Employment 2025

Updated: Monday 20 May - This position has now closed. However, any local teachers are welcome to contact the Principal, Jason Elder, if they are interested…