Thurlstone Primary School
Community primary school in Sheffield (Barnsley).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a small, friendly, rural primary school located in the peaceful village of Thurlstone, in the picturesque foothills of the Pennines. We are within half an hours drive of Sheffield, Wakefield, Barnsley and a stones throw away from Holmfirth and Summerwine country. We have seven singleage classes with 181 children on role.
Thurlstone Primary School is committed to the development of the child in a whole school community. We provide a stimulating, safe environment and a high quality education which encourages confidence, independence and friendship. Our creative curriculum aims to develop mature, caring, enterprising individuals who have a clear role in society.
We nurture enjoyment of learning by celebrating achievement and enthusiasm. The school was first opened in 1880 and has a rich history. Click on the link to read the first two school log books dated 1880-1904.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Football
- Music
- Netball
- Photography
- Sewing
- Woodwork
- Climbing
- Growth Mindset
- Reading Spine
- Real PE (Create Development)
and 1 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 106588
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nicola Shaw | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Morritt | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Laura Gray | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Bellamy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Roger Quickfall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sharon Sheung Nga Chan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Sarah Teesdale | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Tim Orr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Tracy Pearson-Amos | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Sarah Field Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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