Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Whitby (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Welcome to Ruswarp Church of England Primary School on behalf of our children, staff, and governors, it is my privilege as headteacher of Ruswarp Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School to warmly welcome you to our small and vibrant village school nestled in the heart of Ruswarp, North Yorkshire.
As a maintained primary school, we are proud to serve our local community and families from surrounding areas, offering a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can flourish. Our website contains information about many aspects of our provision and the Parents tab will be particularly relevant if you are considering enrolling your child at Ruswarp School.
Below, I invite you to get a sense of what makes our school such a welcoming and happy place to learn and grow, though we highly recommend a visit to experience firsthand the magical qualities of our school, where our children proudly share what makes Ruswarp so special. At Ruswarp, our guiding principle is "Think for yourself and act for others."
This reflects our commitment to cultivating independent, thoughtful learners who are also compassionate members of our community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Little Wandle
Key facts
- URN
- 121525
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Smith | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Isaac | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Father Michael Gobbett | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Miss Lorna Brown | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Colin Harrison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Graham Bagshaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Father Paul Burnett Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lucy Taylor Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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