Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Pontefract (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Our vision at Kirk Smeaton CE VC Primary School 'Let God's love shine as we care for each other and learn together.' At Kirk Smeaton Church of England Primary School we believe that every child and adult is unique and has the right to be nurtured, guided by God.
This means that every child and adult who attends our school, regardless of their background is given the same opportunity, encouragement and inspiration to achieve their full potential and create resilience for their future. We nurture each other as individuals; helping us every day to develop emotionally, physically and spiritually.
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven" Matthew 5 v 16 SHINE- Safe, Healthy, Independent, Nurturing and Equal these keywords underpin our community and link to the Shine rules. We are a Church of England school and work closely with the diocese. Please visit for more information.
We are part of the enhanced package and as such access a range of training and support.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 121573
- 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
- Selby
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Harvie Palmer | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Peart Minter | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christian Brooks | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Carol Ann Turner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Katie Hallwood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Hammond | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Jordanna Proctor (Vice) | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sadie Sheen | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Tricia Storey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Kay Crossley Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Carol Cessford Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hannah Cuddy Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Rawson Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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