Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Community primary school in Skipton (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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Headteacher's Welcome Nestled in the heart of Skipton, we are a vibrant and welcoming primary school where every child is encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive. We are proud to be part of Skipton's vibrant community, and endeavour to embrace all of the wonderful opportunities that we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep.
At Water Street, every child has the chance to contribute, share their ideas, and work together as a team.
We foster a strong sense of respect for one another, encourage curiosity through enquiry, and inspire our students to aspire to be their very best, both in and out of the classroom. ... continued Nestled in the heart of Skipton, we are a vibrant and welcoming primary school where every child is encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Dance
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
- Carnegie Centre of ExcellenceRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121417
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Browne | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kate Browne Former | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Burgess | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Illman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Sarah Jagger | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Zoe Armstrong | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Baldwin | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Gunstone | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Victoria Wynn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Dorothea Exeler-Cooke | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Jackson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jo Tamsons | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susan Overson | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 1997 | |
| Mrs Kate Browne Former | Governor | Elected by parents | 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