Cross Gates Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cross Gates Primary School
Address: Poole Crescent
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS15 7NB
Telephone Number: 0113 264 5763
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The Leeds East Primary Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Wilkinson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 259 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 123% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.7%

Location and administration

URN: 107934
DfE Number: 383/2458
UKPRN: 10073021
UPRN: 72158969
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds East (E14001320)
Electoral Ward: Killingbeck & Seacroft (E05011400)

Easting & Northing: 435531E, 434561N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 24.38" N 1° 27' 42.49" W
Plus Code: 9C5WRG4Q+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Louise Austin - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mr Ian Ballinger - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sally Gibbs - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 December 2029.
  • Mrs Sally Gibbs - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Karen Jessup - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Ms Kate Jones - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mrs Kirsty Leech - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mrs Diana Mann - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2029.
  • Miss Prisca Obikpe - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Helen Pemberton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Morag Raynor - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Nigel Turner - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sophie Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 3 March 2050.