Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Contact details for the school

School Name: Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Address: St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe
Town/City: Wakefield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF2 0BT
Telephone Number: 01924 290125
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lyndsay Ranby
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 267 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.5%

Location and administration

URN: 108253
DfE Number: 384/3301
UKPRN: 10075942
UPRN: 63163347
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell (E14001560)
Electoral Ward: Wrenthorpe & Outwood West (E05016544)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 430997E, 421745N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 30.75" N 1° 31' 54.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMFR9+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Silcoates School (0.4km)
  2. Hall Cliffe Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (0.9km)
  4. Jerry Clay Academy (0.9km)
  5. Pinderfields Hospital PRU (1.3km)
  6. St Michael's CofE Academy (1.3km)
  7. Wrenthorpe Academy (1.3km)
  8. English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.5km)
  9. Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate (1.6km)
  10. Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jill Heather Barrell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Richard Paul Beadle - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Bratley - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mr John Paul Cholewa - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr John Paul Cholewa - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Linda Cholwea - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mr Brett Davies - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Fernandes - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Miss Jenny Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Pauline Hilling-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Jeffrey - Governor. Appointed on 10 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 April 2030.
  • Mrs Lyndsay Helen Ranby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Todd - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 December 2029.