Alverton Primary School
Community primary school in Northallerton (North Yorkshire).
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
Learning Experience at Alverton, we offer a creative and engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity, resilience and a love of learning. Our 'Alverton Curriculum' is built around real-life experiences and helps children develop the skills and knowledge they need for life beyond school. We support every child to grow in confidence, explore their interests and aim high.
Mistakes are seen as part of learning, and children are encouraged to think independently and challenge themselves. Our inclusive approach means all children, including those with SEND, are supported to achieve their personal best.
Alongside academic subjects, we teach life skills such as teamwork, digital awareness and sustainability, helping children understand how to care for themselves, others and the world around them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Charanga (Music)
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
- Mastering Number (NCETM)
- Numbots
- Nurture Group
- Purple Mash
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Twinkl
- White Rose Maths
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121368
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jean Stewart | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Dixon | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Richard Simpson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sharon Parker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Rolfe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Danny Fawcett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Geoffery Bush | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sarah Eddowes | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2020 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mary Foster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Lee Matravers Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Beverley Peat Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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