Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Address: Cracoe
Town/City: Skipton
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: BD23 6LQ
Telephone Number: 01756 730259
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Greenwood Miss Wendy Thompson
Capacity: 52
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 44 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.3%

Location and administration

URN: 121558
DfE Number: 815/3235
UKPRN: 10077994
UPRN: 10012776837
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon (E14001475)
Electoral Ward: Wharfedale (E05014335)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 397334E, 459802N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 2' 5.4" N 2° 2' 31.4" W
Plus Code: 9C6V2XM5+W5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Rick Festorazzi - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Claire Greenwood - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Kester Horn - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
  • Mr Kester Horn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
  • Mr Richard Ingram - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Katy Mason - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Debbie Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Miss Wendy Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Brenda Williams - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Reverend Matthew Wood - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 26 November 2027.