St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Address: Mowbray Terrace, West Tanfield
Town/City: Ripon
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: HG4 5JN
Telephone Number: 01677 470329
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Kirkby Malzeard And St Nicholas Ce Schools

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Taylor
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 53 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.7%

Location and administration

URN: 121524
DfE Number: 815/3124
UKPRN: 10079207
UPRN: 200003297931
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: 426738E, 479006N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 12' 24.28" N 1° 35' 29.14" W
Plus Code: 9C6W6C45+MC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. North Stainley Church of England Primary School (2.7km)
  2. Masham CofE Primary School (4.5km)
  3. Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School (4.6km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Kate Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Revd Jane Ball - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Duncan Berkshire - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Mrs Chirstine Burgess - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mrs Chris Burgess - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Charlie Greenwood - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Debbie Handslip - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jessica Petchey - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Ilona Smalley - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Miss Joely Weston - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Wild - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 November 2028.