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About

The Vision of St John's CE Primary School, Rishworth "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven." Following Matthew 5:16, people shine through success, honesty, independence, neighbourliness and enjoyment.

We believe children learn best when they're happy and have the confidence to respond to challenges, within a caring Christian environment where adults lead by example. We value the partnership with parents, families and the community to always be the best we can be.

S uccess We aim to provide excellent learning opportunities to ensure the best possible progress and attainment for all children whatever their needs and abilities. H onesty We aim to develop children's understanding of the importance of honesty in all relationships and as part of self-reflection in a Christian environment.

I ndependence We aim to develop the self- confidence in all our children that enables them to think and work independently, so striving for excellence in all areas of the curriculum. N eighbourliness We aim to ensure that every child becomes a compassionate and respectful member of the school, local, national and global communities.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

19 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Choir
  • Coding
  • Computing
  • Cooking
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Gymnastics
  • Karate
  • Lego
  • Music
  • Netball

and 3 more

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • ArtsmarkArts and culture
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
139040
Type
Academy converter
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
Calderdale
Constituency
Calder Valley
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2012

Governing body (17 current, 0 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

11 governors are linked to a profile (9 confirmed, 2 (likely)).

Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Stephen Byrne Confirmed same personChair of TrusteesTrust boardAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr David McNally Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Peter Wilcock Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Victoria Brown Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Nicola CriscioneMemberTrust membersAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024
Venerable Bill BravinerMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2024
Rev Steven Southgate (likely)TrusteeTrust boardEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2024
Mrs Jenny Stead (likely)TrusteeTrust boardAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Patricia Bassano Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Charlotte Rebecca IngramTrusteeTrust boardElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jane Shelton Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Mrs Joanna Wasyliw Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2022
Mrs Lesley Ashworth Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Dr Andrew Snowden Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2022 · until 2030
Mr Stephen Byrne Confirmed same personMemberTrust membersAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2021
Mrs Jane DavyChief Financial OfficerTrust officersince 2021
Mrs Joanna Wasyliw Confirmed same personAccounting OfficerTrust officersince 2014

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