Cross Gates Primary School
Foundation 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 Cross Gates Primary School. We are a one-form entry primary school where children aged 2 to 11 are known and valued as individuals who are supported to achieve their full potential. Our vision of Aspire, Learn, Succeed underpinned by our 7R values, permeate throughout school.
At Cross Gates Primary School, we believe that learning should be exciting, creative and inspiring. We are committed to providing a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity, fosters creativity and develops a love of learning. We have high expectations and ambitions for our children.
Our staff work hard to ensure that children not only achieve academic success but also grow into respectful, resilient and responsible young people. One of the many strengths of being a smaller school is the close, positive relationships we are able to build with our children and families.
This helps us to create a caring and supportive community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on our nurturing and inclusive environment in which children feel safe, confident and motivated to succeed.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Purple Mash
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107934
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Pemberton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morag Raynor | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Karen Jessup | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Wilkinson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2050 |
| Miss Prisca Obikpe | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Kate Jones | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kirsty Leech | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Austin | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Gibbs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Diana Mann | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nigel Turner Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ian Ballinger Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sally Gibbs Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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