Gildersome Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gildersome Primary School
Address: Town Street, Gildersome
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS27 7AB
Telephone Number: 0113 201 2450
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Hoyle
Capacity: 446
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 352 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.8%

Location and administration

URN: 107848
DfE Number: 383/2336
UKPRN: 10072280
UPRN: 72356277
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds South West and Morley (E14001324)
Electoral Ward: Morley North (E05011406)

Easting & Northing: 424477E, 429105N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 45' 30.14" N 1° 37' 48.31" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQ959+8X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Blanchfield - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mrs Bee Calvert - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Nick Cullen - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Drake - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Ben Dufton - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2029.
  • Mrs Emily Dufton - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Headteacher Caroline Hoyle - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2050.
  • Mr Kevin Mackay - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mrs Abi Parker - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mrs Gina Vanni-Buckley - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2027.