Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Address: Halifax Road, Thurgoland
Town/City: Sheffield
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S35 7AL
Telephone Number: 0114 288 3300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr D Jordan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%

Location and administration

URN: 106626
DfE Number: 370/3004
UKPRN: 10068649
UPRN: 10032776080
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge (E14001423)
Electoral Ward: Penistone East (E05016581)
Diocese: CE35(Diocese of Sheffield)

Easting & Northing: 428700E, 401160N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 25.16" N 1° 34' 6.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGC4J+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Cheri Beecroft - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Howard Blench - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Mrs Rebecca Davies - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Alex Dougall - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Gregory-White - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Gregory-White - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Reverend Christopher Herbert - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Lynn Hoyland - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lynn Hoyland - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mr Dale Jordan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Tom Markham - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mr Jason Steele - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2025.
  • Mr Jason Steele - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Wareing - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 November 2028.