Farsley Springbank Primary School
Community primary school in Pudsey (Leeds).
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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Farsley Springbank Primary School. I'm delighted that you are visiting our website and hope it gives you a real sense of who we are, what we value, and the vibrant, nurturing community we are so proud of.
Here you will find key information, regular updates and a window into the life of our school — but the true spirit of Springbank is something you feel as soon as you step through our doors. At Springbank, every child is known, valued and inspired. Our vision — to help our children grow into learners who are Courageous, Kind and Curious — sits at the heart of everything we do.
We want our children to thrive: academically, socially and emotionally. They are encouraged to be brave in their learning, thoughtful in their actions, and excited by new ideas and discoveries. Our commitment to helping every child " Be the best they can be" is reflected in our daily practice.
We provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can explore new opportunities, rise to challenges and celebrate their achievements. Through high expectations, strong relationships and a deep belief in the potential of every child, we nurture the confidence, character and love of learning that will support them throughout their lives.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Music
- Choir
- Cross Country
- Orchestra
- Rugby
- Commando Joe's
- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
- No Outsiders
- Power Maths
- Talk for Writing
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 107849
- 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
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sally Brookes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hattie Mitchell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andy Fisher | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Clare Randall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Scott Woodward-Cox | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Georgia Unsworth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Simon Jessup | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jenny Scott | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Forrest | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kirsty Quayle | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Sharon Percival | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Bolton-Speight Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Laura Brayshay Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Robert Lancashire Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record