Gunnerside Methodist Junior School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Richmond (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Welcome to Reeth and Gunnerside Primary Schools. Together we educate the children of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale from the age of 3 to 11 years. Located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, we have a fantastic learning environment on our doorstep that provides superb opportunities for first hand learning, and this is complemented by great facilities within the schools.
We serve our community and work closely with local partners, which enriches our curriculum, supports learning and adds relevance to what we do. I cant think of a better place to go to school!
It is our aim to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential academically, while also developing holistically to become well rounded individuals ready for the next step of education, and for life.
As a school we strive to meet the needs of individual learners and we know that an effective partnership between pupils, parents and the school is essential to achieve this aim. Should you have any queries or wish to discuss any aspect of school life, please do get in touch well do all we can to help. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 121542
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Brenda Price | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Abigail Codman | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Joanna Brown | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Norman Burge | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lucy Coates | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sadie Bainbridge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mike Keenan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Keith Webster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Gordon Stainsby | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 |
| Mrs Kath Golding Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Bissicks Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Sharp Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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