Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Leeds (Leeds).
Location
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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England Primary School has been at the heart of our community for many years, yet our passion for providing the very best education, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, remains undiminished. Kirkstall St Stephen's is a warm and welcoming school where we Cherish children to feel happy, safe and well-supported.
We have high expectations of every child and so the school has a calm and ordered atmosphere with a very high standard of behaviour.
We seek not only to support our children and Challenge them to achieve outstanding academic standards, but also to encourage strong personal development so that they have the skills, characteristics and capability to make the most of their learning both here and in the wider world.
In all we do, we work towards enabling children to become Children of God and rounded, positive members of todays world, with the self-belief, confidence and determination to make their unique contribution to our community and beyond.
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.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 108043
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Payne | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Eleanor Benson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Stuart Ivinson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Hodge | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Christine Greaves | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Linda Dray | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tim Payne | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Elizabeh Kalverda | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Philip Sheppard | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Reverend Stephen Kaye | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Councillor Fiona Venner | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2016 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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