Warcop CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland (Westmorland and Furness).
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
Together we celebrate our individuality, supporting each other to learn, grown and flourish. "We lift our eyes to the hills from where does my help come?" At Warcop Church of England Primary School, the aim of Religious Education is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.
We aim to understand the way that religious beliefs shape our lives and our behaviour, develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues and enhance our spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Religious Education is taught throughout the school in such a way as to reflect the overall aims, values, and philosophy of the school.
As a Church of England school, Religious Education plays an important role, along with all other curriculum areas, particularly PSHE and the teaching of British Values, in promoting the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of our children. Strong links are made with our school Vision and the 6 values that form the basis of our Christian Collective Worship.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 112372
- 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
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Andrea Henderson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emily Draycott | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Christine Heron | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma Jones | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Ryder | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Doctor Tamzin Ross | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Martin Bradshaw | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Lofthouse | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Hannah Ashley | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Rev Andrew Burrell | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sally Linsley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2005 |
| Mrs Maxine Bowness Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Rachael Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 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