Thornton in Craven Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Address: Cam Lane
Town/City: Thornton-in-Craven
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: BD23 3SX
Telephone Number: 01282 843381
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Suzie Brown
Capacity: 77
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 91 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.4%

Location and administration

URN: 121421
DfE Number: 815/2360
UKPRN: 10074835
UPRN: 100051946543
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon (E14001475)
Electoral Ward: Skipton West & West Craven (E05014321)

Easting & Northing: 390775E, 448665N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 56' 4.78" N 2° 8' 30.68" W
Plus Code: 9C5VWVM5+V7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jessica Austin - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Miss Suzie Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Davies - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Miss Victoria Foster - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Garrity - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Debbie Joyce - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rebecca Lofthouse - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Lofthouse - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Moorhouse - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mr Neil Roe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Donna Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sue Walker - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2029.