Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Address: Sandholme Drive, Burley-in-Wharfedale
Town/City: Ilkley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS29 7RQ
Telephone Number: 01943 862739
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: Mrs Nina Dobson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.4%

Location and administration

URN: 107313
DfE Number: 380/3031
UKPRN: 10068641
UPRN: 100052067589
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Shipley (E14001472)
Electoral Ward: Wharfedale (E05016478)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 416593E, 445596N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 54' 24.83" N 1° 44' 55.61" W
Plus Code: 9C5WW742+QF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Reverend Phil Bishop - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Gary Coulter - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
  • Mr Patrick William Dalzell - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Nina Dobson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Adrian Hyde-Douglas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria Lister - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Matischen - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Prest - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Mr Mark Selby - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Mr Tristan Wade - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Ward - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2028.