Birstwith Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Harrogate (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Birstwith Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The school caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The Headteacher is Rebecca Lyman.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 121550
- 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
- Skipton and Ripon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Judy Margaret Andrews | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Olivia Galvin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Hodgkinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Pip Newton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thomas Daniel Barker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Philippa Clare Roberts | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Judy Margaret Andrews | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Deborah Ruth Britton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rebecca Lyman | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Jamie Willis Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · term ended 2026 | |
| Ms Sarah Le Brocq Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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