Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Hull (East Riding of Yorkshire).
Location
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Educating the whole child: heart, mind and body. The first priority of Skirlaugh CE Primary School will always be to achieve the best outcomes for all our pupils. Welcome to Skirlaugh Church of England Primary School A very warm welcome to Skirlaugh CE Primary School. Our school is a special place where children are truly at the heart of everything we do.
We believe that every child should feel happy, safe, and supported so that they can flourish both in their learning and in their personal growth. We are proud to provide a rich and exciting curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
Just as importantly, we place great value on our core Christian values of friendship, forgiveness, perseverance and respect helping our children to grow into confident, thoughtful, and caring individuals. Our dedicated team of staff work closely with families to make sure that every child feels part of our school community and has the opportunity to achieve their very best.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 117993
- Type
- Voluntary controlled 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
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bridget Rodgers | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Philip Wright Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol Stoney | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Nicola Davis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bridget Rodgers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bryony Shelby | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Ellis | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Saunby | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gareth Watkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Paula Evans | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Rev David Messer Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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