Bedale High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedale High School
Address: Fitzalan Road
Town/City: Bedale
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: DL8 2EQ
Telephone Number: 01677 422419
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Interim Headteacher: Mr Christopher Stokes
Capacity: 700
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 555 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.5%

Location and administration

URN: 121670
DfE Number: 815/4052
UKPRN: 10014827
UPRN: 200003303119
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Thirsk and Malton (E14001544)
Electoral Ward: Bedale (E05014255)

Easting & Northing: 426729E, 487673N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 17' 4.68" N 1° 35' 26.87" W
Plus Code: 9C6W7CM5+VM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jemma Louise Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 February 2028.
  • Mr Steven Ingram - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lucy Frances Legard - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Mrs Helen McDermott - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mr Joe Nalder - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Simon Rayner - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Mrs Jan Reed - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Stokes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Thomas David Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 September 2029.