Osmotherley Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Northallerton (North Yorkshire).
Location
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Children come first at Osmotherley Primary School and we endeavour to encourage independent learning through a varied and vast creative curriculum, valuing the child, their interests and achievements, which we believe in turn produces a confident, well rounded individual. Welcome to Osmotherley Primary School.
Osmotherley Primary School Is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community, where every child is truly valued. Our small school is a big family and we know each child very well. We strive to ensure that all of our children are safe and happy and feel a strong sense of belonging. The children are supported to thrive and achieve their very best.
Our dedicated staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to meeting the needs of every pupil. Osmotherley Primary School is located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and we make the most of our beautiful environment by offering Forest School sessions and outdoor learning to enrich the curriculum inspire curiosity.
Our school is at the heart of the local community and we are well supported by our families and the residents of the village and the surrounding area.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 151276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Pollitt | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Ross-Russell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tony Hobbs | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Lombard | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sam Hutchinson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alison Holland | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Naomi Edgeworth | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Pollitt Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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