Shadwell 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
I am delighted to welcome you to our wonderful school and excited to lead our dedicated team as we embark on the next chapter of our journey. Our vision is clear: to be an inspiring, inclusive community . This vision was shaped collaboratively by parents, staff, governors, and children, reflecting the strong bond between our school and the wider community.
Shadwell Primary is a one-form-entry school nestled in the heart of our beautiful village. This means we have one class in each year group, with 30 places per class. Our picturesque semi-rural setting provides extensive outdoor space for children to enjoy throughout the day. We are proud of our caring, family ethos, and we know every child as an individual.
Our children quickly become engaged in their learning, setting aspirations for the future and reflecting on their progress along the way. Our staff are professional, approachable, and deeply committed to ensuring the highest standards for every child. Each day is guided by our core values: confidence, acceptance, resilience, and empathy. (CARE).
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Cooking
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Music
- Rugby
- Skateboarding
- Tennis
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 107917
- 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
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tom Irwin Former | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Jewell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Faith Bowman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Alexandra Hare | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Legault | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Laura Vickers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Meenan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Tracey Ellis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Rugg | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Penny Stables | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Zuhura Akhtar Former | Governor | Elected by parents | 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