Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Whitby (North Yorkshire).
Location
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We are a small, vibrant state run primary school nestled between the picturesque village of Fylingthorpe and Robin Hoods Bay, just a short drive from Whitby. We provide a unique mix of small class sizes, enriching activities (including beach schools, dance and football), and a balanced curriculum taught by our much loved, long standing teachers.
Our principals are rooted in kindness, alongside our Christian values of hope, trust, respect and community and we encourage our children to follow these values in everything they do. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe, secure and inclusive environment, allowing each child to flourish.
If you d like to look around the school and meet our teachers and families, please call the school office on 01947 880429 or email us on . Flourish, succeed, let your light shine.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 121528
- 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
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alicia Hogarth | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Heather Tennant | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Zena Bentley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Penny McDonald | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Molly Groombridge | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alicia Hogarth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Milward | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gareth Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Darren Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Heather Rattenberry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Joanne Parker | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Sarah Thompson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mrs Helen Stapley | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2021 |
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