Guiseley School
Foundation secondary school in Leeds (Leeds).
Location
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I am immensely proud to be Headteacher of Guiseley School and believe that it is a great place for young people to be. As a school community we aspire to provide a world class education for the young people of our local community. Over the last six years we have made great strides towards this aim.
Our new buildings are now complete, and we are in the process of completing our new 'World Cup Compliant' Artificial Grass Pitch. Our most recent Ofsted inspection of November 2024 was 'Good' in all areas and recognised the high standards of behaviour and quality of the curriculum, particularly noting that our curriculum is 'well designed and ambitious' .
At Guiseley School we are committed to ensuring all students can reach their potential and we will continue to strive to ensure this is the case.
It is our responsibility to provide an education that equips young people not only to succeed academically but that also gives them the confidence, skills and social awareness to go on to be involved and active 21st century citizens in their local community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Microsoft 365
- The Arts at Guiseley School
- Governance
- Our Partners
- Initial Teacher Training
- Lettings
- Students Being Guiseley
- Equipment List
- Reading
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Catering
- Illness and Injury
- Parking Arrangements
- Making a complaint
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108085
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds North West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (13 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Thandi | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gayle Woodrup | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Gemma Huscroft | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gary Watson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jason Kenneally | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anna Sarjantson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Abi Howgego | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Beth Ford | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Fletcher | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Alison Hodrien | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Montet | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Lorna Bradford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Graham Clayton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mrs Yasmina Gallagher Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amy Cilia La Corte Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Daniel Western Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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