Wensleydale School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Wensleydale School
Address: Richmond Road
Town/City: Leyburn
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: DL8 5HY
Telephone Number: 01969 622244
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julia Polley
Capacity: 440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 407 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 121679
DfE Number: 815/4075
UKPRN: 10007390
UPRN: 10004784124
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Richmond and Northallerton (E14001444)
Electoral Ward: Leyburn & Middleham (E05014290)

Easting & Northing: 411552E, 490869N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 18' 50.12" N 1° 49' 25.66" W
Plus Code: 9C6W857G+HF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Leyburn Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Spennithorne Church of England Primary School (2.7km)
  3. Middleham Church of England Aided School (3.2km)
Governors

  • Ms Julie Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 May 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Fieldgate - Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 April 2028.
  • Rev Stephen Hanscombe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Grace (known as Avery) Lundie - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Judith Mills - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Headteacher Julia Polley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Gary Smith - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Robert Spensely - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Allan Waring - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Nicola Waring - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2028.