Thorngumbald Primary School
Community primary school in Thorngumbald (East Riding of Yorkshire).
Location
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Where our core values of safety, teamwork, aspiration, and resilience form the foundation of our educational approach. Whether youre a student, parent, community member, or considering Thorngumbald for your childs education, were delighted to have you here. Our School prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community.
Our dedicated staff, remarkable children, and supportive parents and Governors work together to create an exceptional environment for learning. At Thorngumbald, we believe in fostering both academic and personal growth while prioritising the well-being of each student.
Our ultimate goal is to cultivate an environment where children can unlock their full potential in intellectual, social, and physical aspects. We encourage our students to aim high and reach their goals in all aspects of life, empowering them to embrace success. Community is at the heart of our school.
We are dedicated to working closely with parents, caregivers, children, and the wider community, all sharing the common goal of ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child. We continuously build upon our strengths to enhance our School further.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 135077
- 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
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2007
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gary Sainty | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Gordon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Tansey | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gemma Clark | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Graham Uney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Jess Nagy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Catherine Roberts | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Devine | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Thomas Cook | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Elisha Devine Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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