Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Community primary school in Wakefield (Wakefield).
Location
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At Netherton J&I School we are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, strive for continuous improvement and be motivated to become lifelong learners.
We will empower our children to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to their sustainable future.
To achieve our vision we aim to ensure: • All children become enthusiastic, independent, life-long learners who achieve their full potential; • That children have a strong sense of self-worth and mutual respect and are able to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; • Children develop a sense of responsibility and contribute as caring citizens in a rich and diverse society; • That a positive partnership is fostered between the school, its parents and the wider community; • Our children experience a rich and purposeful curriculum which allows them to develop knowledge and skills in every subject.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Little Wandle
- Numicon
- White Rose Maths
Key facts
- URN
- 108158
- 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
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Earnshaw | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Leigh Douglas | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dawn Grayton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Joel Hinchliffe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| James Edwards | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Kay Goodall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tracey Mason | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Hannah Hobday | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Ian Sanders | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Georgina Haley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
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