Bank End Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Barnsley (Barnsley).
Location
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On behalf of all the children, staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Bank End Primary Academy. We are proud to serve the local Worsbrough community of Barnsley and be a part of United Learning; a national group of academies and independent schools, aiming to bring out The Best in Everyone .
Our school is a friendly, happy place where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual in our family. We believe that everyone has the ability to be successful when nurtured and supported and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride.
The core values of Respect, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Ambition, and Determination, drive every aspect of our school. We strive to make learning exciting, stimulating, and fun giving our children a real thirst for knowledge, a belief that anything is possible and strong foundations from which they can build their future lives upon.
We hold the highest of expectations for all and instil in our children that anything is possible with hard work, courage and determination. By working together, we are confident that your child will grow to become the best that they can be at Bank End Primary Academy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 144036
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Constituency
- Barnsley South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Janine Astley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kelly Lowe | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Tara Walker | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Wendy Gourlay | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Faye Bettison | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Cassie Bunting | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Karen Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Geoff Hopwood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jake Lodge Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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