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About

At Bramham and Shadwell Federation we believe that children need to be nurtured and supported to develop academically, socially and emotionally. We work with our families, and wider community, to prepare all children to be ready to make the most of the opportunities that life will bring them.

We thrive on a culture of caring and high expectations for children, our staff and families. Our four core values of confidence, acceptance, resilience and empathy (C.A.R.E), are the foundations of our inspiring, inclusive community. We create a curriculum and learning environment which inspires all children to become the best young people they can be.

We actively teach our children about difference and diversity. This means they can begin to understand and value their own uniqueness as well as that of others and take responsibility for their actions within our community.

We provide children with the opportunities to become active participants in our community so that, as they grow, they begin to understand the local, regional and global communities in which they are living.

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

Enrichment

6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Choir
  • Computing
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Maths Mastery
  • Forest School

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing

Key facts

URN
107844
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Leeds
Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (9 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Tom IrwinChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Alison RandallGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Michael FitzsimonsGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2029
Faith BowmanGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Neil JewellGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Nicola MeehanGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Laura VickersGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
James RuggGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Penny StablesGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Helen Legault FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mrs Zuhura Akhtar FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026

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