Headlands Primary School
Community primary school in York (York).
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
Working together to ensure that all children will reach their full potential in a happy, caring, safe and respectful environment. We strive for educational excellence, with a strong focus on teaching and learning within a creative and rich learning environment.
We promote a vibrant learning culture for children and staff, where we all work hard together as a strong team to make a difference. We have a strong school ethos and values where all members are valued, honest, tolerant, have social responsibility, and promote high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour.
For families of children starting school in September 2026, please contact the school office to make an appointment to view our wonderful provision. Click below to find out more and access the log in area to make payments for your child.
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.- Choir
- Gardening
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 121367
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- York
- Constituency
- York Outer
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 9 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Clare Ahmad | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clare Ahmad Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| The Revd Ronald Smith Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Dixon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Buttery | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Declan Gaffney | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Craig Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anouche Wakeley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Samanta Welch | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Pearson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Councillor Ian Cuthbertson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Neville | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Pearce Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Danielle Pearson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Suzanne Coombes Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Clare Ahmad Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Tracey Harrison Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sarah Hare Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Ruth Ellis Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · 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