Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Burnsall
Town/City: Skipton
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: BD23 6BP
Telephone Number: 01756 720273
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Greenwood and Wendy Thompson
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 47 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 56% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.6%

Location and administration

URN: 121622
DfE Number: 815/3352
UKPRN: 10075811
UPRN: 10007563568
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Skipton and Ripon (E14001475)
Electoral Ward: Wharfedale (E05014335)

Easting & Northing: 403268E, 461484N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 2' 59.81" N 1° 57' 5.17" W
Plus Code: 9C6W22XX+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nathan Clayton - Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 April 2028.
  • 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 August 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 19 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 June 2028.
  • Mrs Deborah Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr James O Sullivan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Swaddle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Wendy Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ashleigh Williams - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • 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 10 October 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 October 2027.