Sowerby Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Thirsk (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Sowerby Primary Academy is proud to be part of Elevate Multi-academy Trust. We are a family of academies who are aspirational, where children are valued, inspired and confident. We share a relentless determination that every child can achieve and no child is left behind. We are a warm, courteous and welcoming community.
We aim to treat everyone fairly and equally, regardless of Our academy welcomes everyone from all walks of life. Our intention is that our curriculum will enable us to 'grow courageous learners'. To have courage to try new things, make mistakes and encourage learners to move out of their comfort zone from time to time and grow.
We have a balance of skills and knowledge in our curriculum. Which, we believe, can only be delivered with equal consideration to attitudes and values. In this way we will foster kind, confident and tolerant individuals, who can thrive in Modern Britain.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 145369
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Myles Strudwick | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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