Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Address: Thornton Watlass
Town/City: Ripon
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: HG4 4AH
Telephone Number: 01677 422685
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Federation Of Snape Community And Thornton Watlass Ce Primary Scho

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jane Wood
Capacity: 57
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 13 (62% boys & 38% girls)
Enrollment: 23% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%

Location and administration

URN: 121521
DfE Number: 815/3119
UKPRN: 10072026
UPRN: 10001284888
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Thirsk and Malton (E14001544)
Electoral Ward: Bedale (E05014255)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 423408E, 485432N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 15' 52.76" N 1° 38' 31.13" W
Plus Code: 9C6W7975+V6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Paul Brown - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mrs Michaela Burnside - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mrs Michelle Dearlove - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Leanne Hannity - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2028.
  • Mrs Jennie Holt - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Steve Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Parish - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Paylor - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2025.
  • Mrs Rebecca Sutcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mr Ian Towning - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Wallinger - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Wood - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).