South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Academy converter primary school in Thirsk (North Yorkshire).
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
We are a place where safe, happy and remarkable children can influence the world. This is rooted in our Christian Values of courage, compassion and respect Inspired by Jesus' teaching in the gospel of John 10.10 "I came that they might have life - life in all its fullness."
Children's International Bible We are a fully inclusive school that nurtures and develops children academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. We are very proud of the inspiring teaching that takes place here, along with the nurturing relationships and a relentless determination to support the needs of all children.
Children really are at the heart of every decision we make as a school. Children come to our remarkable school to learn, develop skills for life and experience exciting opportunities within our curriculum and extra curricular activities. Our children leave here ready to take on the world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Lego
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 149416
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Leeming | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Andrea Hampshire | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Mary Rolls | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adam Leigh | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Dallison | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Teresa Fothergill | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rachel Waller | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Stephen Butterworth | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2030 |
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