Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale
Town/City: Otley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS21 1LG
Telephone Number: 0113 284 3151
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 Claire Taylor
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 168 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 108000
DfE Number: 383/3051
UKPRN: 10068617
UPRN: 72346911
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds North West (E14001322)
Electoral Ward: Adel & Wharfedale (E05012841)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 424869E, 445094N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 54' 7.41" N 1° 37' 22.26" W
Plus Code: 9C5WW92G+RV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Alex Allen - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2026.
  • Mr Joe Allen - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Mr Mark Butterworth - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Mr Ben Cook - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Miss Victoria Farrar - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 June 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Finlay - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Mrs Moira Elizabeth Keith - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 September 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Kirk - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Mather - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Mather - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Rev Stroma McDermott - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Ms Jennifer Peachey - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Joanne Pellow - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 July 2011 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 July 2027.
  • Mrs Anne Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Dr Andrew Riley - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Marie Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rachael Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Clare Worsnop - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 July 2028.