Springvale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Springvale Primary School
Address: Sheffield Road, Penistone
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S36 6HJ
Telephone Number: 01226 760930
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rhia Fearn
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 227 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%

Location and administration

URN: 106587
DfE Number: 370/2078
UKPRN: 10078936
UPRN: 10032789189
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge (E14001423)
Electoral Ward: Penistone West (E05016582)

Easting & Northing: 425672E, 403014N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 25.71" N 1° 36' 50.78" W
Plus Code: 9C5WG9FP+G9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jaqueline Alderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Ms Helen Balfield - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr Jamie Dunning - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Headteacher Rhia Fearn - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Aimee Hatchman - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emmeline Kent - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Noble - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Ms Carole Parry - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lucy Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Ms Claire N/A Throssell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Kate Townrow - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.