Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Scarborough (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Snainton Church of England Primary School opened in 1891. Originally it was built to serve the village of Snainton but now welcomes families from surrounding towns and villages. Our staff are committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child. To achieve this, we work closely with families and the local community. A nursery was opened at the school in 2016.
Places are available for 2-4 year old children in nursery and the early years curriculum is followed. The outdoor area was refurbished, following funding from the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area, to add a large shelter enabling the outdoor learning environment to be used in all weather.
Staff are friendly and welcoming and our children flourish in a nurturing environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 121515
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart Arch | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Roberts | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Denise Crosier | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Waites | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Miss Carla Benitez | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Clive Stoneham | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Carol Olivier | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Davies | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Rev Sally Gough Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jane Ahmed Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Christopher Moorwood Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | 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