Killinghall Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Harrogate (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Killinghall 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 Ella Besharati & Mr Steven Holmes.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
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Key facts
- URN
- 121569
- 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
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rachel Joyce | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katie Mason | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Rev Scott Gardiner | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mrs Laura Kidd | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Morrison | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr William Surtees | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jessica Roy | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Justin Waters | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Rebecca White | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Foster Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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