Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Voluntary aided primary school in Wakefield (Wakefield).
Location
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Hello, and welcome to St Paul's. I am very proud to be the headteacher of such a special school. It is a unique place that bases all it does around the school, its pupils and families.
As a school, we have high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils to ensure an effective learning experience and the highest possible outcomes that will prepare and enhance our pupils for their next journey and beyond. Our Christian values, 'Trust', 'Love, 'Compassion' and 'Respect' underpin all that we do in our school.
As a church school under Leeds Diocese, our school vision of Do everything in love' recognises where we as a school community seek to provide a nurturing environment and to in turn, inspire others.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 108253
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Paul Cholewa | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Jeffrey | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Todd | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Paul Beadle | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Fernandes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Brett Davies | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Linda Cholwea | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Bratley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Jenny Griffiths | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Pauline Hilling-Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jill Heather Barrell | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lyndsay Helen Ranby | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Paul Cholewa Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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