Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Pasture Road, Embsay
Town/City: Skipton
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: BD23 6RH
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900
History: This school closed in 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Million-Hicks
Capacity: 207
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 192 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.7%

Location and administration

URN: 121559
DfE Number: 815/3236
UKPRN: 10078856
UPRN: 100051947015
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon (E14001475)
Electoral Ward: Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby (E05014320)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 400769E, 453831N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 58' 52.23" N 1° 59' 22.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5WX2J6+F5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Denise Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr Jack CofE (VC) Primary Briggs - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Rev Tim Calow - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Ralph - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Canon Marion Russell - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Smith - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Sobala - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Miss Jennifer Stearn - Governor. Appointed on 17 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr John Wild - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.