Copmanthorpe Primary School
Community primary school in York (York).
Location
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Welcome to Copmanthorpe Primary School - a truly special place to learn, grow and thrive together. As Headteacher of Copmanthorpe Primary School, I am thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant school community. It is a true privilege to lead such a dedicated and well-established team and to join a school that places children at the heart of everything it does.
At Copmanthorpe, we are committed to providing a broad and balanced education, ensuring that every child thrives academically while developing the skills, character, and values they need to succeed in life.
Primary school is about so much more than just the curriculum - it's about creating opportunities for children to explore their interests, build confidence and grow as individuals. I look forward to getting to know the families and wider community that make Copmanthorpe Primary so special.
I hope our website and prospectus give you a glimpse of the rich, dynamic life at our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Zones of Regulation
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 132047
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- York
- Constituency
- York Outer
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2000
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Menna Godfrey | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Lars Kramm | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Alison Wood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Olya Purikova | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Paula Piercy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Liddle | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Gailes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Luke Dancer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emily Buchanan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Menna Godfrey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jake Steeper | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ben Hepworth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Jeanette France Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record