Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Burneston
Town/City: Bedale
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: DL8 2HX
Telephone Number: 01677 423183
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Smart
Capacity: 133
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 119 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.6%

Location and administration

URN: 121619
DfE Number: 815/3337
UKPRN: 10080601
UPRN: 10001283081
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Thirsk and Malton (E14001544)
Electoral Ward: Aiskew & Leeming (E05014251)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 430675E, 485156N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 15' 42.46" N 1° 31' 49.6" W
Plus Code: 9C6W7F69+PR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jamie Balfour - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Richard Barker - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mr Nicholas Bowkett - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Carter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
  • Mr Tim Easton - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 March 2028.
  • Mrs Kirsty Gwyn-Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Miss Katrina Hall - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Yvonne Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Claire Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Suzy Smart - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sophie Tennant - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 March 2030.