East Morton CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Keighley (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Its our belief that everyone has the power to change the world for the better. To this end, we know that all of our pupils and our whole school community can be courageous advocates of change . Our deeply embedded Christian vision drives the community towards actively championing justice and responsibility.
By living our values, (including love , community , generosity and justice ) and promoting them across the curriculum, we empower children to be brave in advocating for equality. Through pupil-led advocacy projects, children are empowered to speak against injustice and take tangible actions, fostering ethical leadership and a sense of responsibility.
Safe spaces for dialogue on justice issues are created through the Philosophy curriculum and collective worship , motivating children to act compassionately and make a positive impact. Celebrating instances of ethical leadership and supporting pupil-led initiatives further reinforces a culture that encourages social justice and advocacy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 145072
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keightley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Laura Allen | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Linzi Blundell | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Hilary Ellis | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Laura Housley | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Katie Kavanagh | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Jessica Knights | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Alison McGonigle | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Anne Proctor | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Nicole Flaherty Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 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