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About

We wish you a very warm welcome to the Birkwood Primary School website and hope that by visiting us, you will get a picture of our vision, aims and the values we uphold – The Birkwood Way. It is a huge honour for me to write as Headteacher of our lovely school.

We are striving to deliver an exciting knowledge-based curriculum which produces leaders, young people who can work both in a team and independently and crucially opt to 'do the right thing.' This is encapsulated by 'The Birkwood Way' – the centre of our values, vision and everyday practice.

At our school, we believe that by showing 100% Effort, 100% Kindness, and 100% Respect , every child can shine both personally and academically. 🔹 100% Effort – Encourages children to always try their best, persevere through challenges, and develop a strong work ethic that will support them throughout life. 🔹 100% Kindness – Fosters a caring and inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported, and able to build positive relationships with others. 🔹 100% Respect – Teaches children to appreciate and understand different perspectives, creating a safe and welcoming school community where everyone is treated with fairness and consideration.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Awards

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Key facts

URN
106620
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (7 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Paul SabinChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2012 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Natalie ChappellGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Megan RoseGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2025 · until 2029
Miss Sarah Lesley CrossGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Jennifer DavisGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Father Darren PercivalGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Mark CunninghamGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2030

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