Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Community primary school in Leeds (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
Welcome to Kirkstall Valley, a school where every child's journey matters. We believe that primary education is the foundation upon which all future success is built. Our mission is to provide a rigorous, engaging, and inclusive education that equips our children with the tools they need to navigate an ever-changing world.
We are a school that values the unique nature of every child. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or within our community, we encourage our pupils to aim high. Underpinned by our values of Courage, Compassion, and Commitment , we have created an environment where children feel safe to explore new ideas, challenge themselves, and develop a true love for learning.
Our curriculum is designed to open doors. We balance academic rigour with deep personal development, ensuring our pupils grow into confident, articulate, and responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive contribution to society. I am extremely proud to lead this school and its dedicated team.
I would be delighted to welcome you through our doors to show you exactly what makes Kirkstall Valley such a special place to learn and grow.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- MindMate
- Little Wandle
- Real PE (Create Development)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 107887
- 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
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Colleen Jackson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bernadette Duffy | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Adam Dimmock | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Yoshiko Stokoe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Mary Togher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Philip Robertson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mrs Helen Mansfield Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Victoria Pearson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Cath Scanlon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Cath Scanlon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Fiona Venner Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Lauren Cannan Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · 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