The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form
Address: Richmond Road
Town/City: Leyburn
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: DL8 5HY
Country: 10004784124
 Telephone Number: 01969 622244
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julia Polley
Capacity: 492
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 329 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 121679
DfE Number: 815/4075
UKPRN: 10007390
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: (9999)
Constituency: Richmond (Yorks) (E14000895)
Electoral Ward: Leyburn (E05012362)

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

  • Mrs Hazel Bright - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Ms Julie Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 May 2024.
  • Mrs Louise Fieldgate - Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 April 2026.
  • Rev Stephen Hanscombe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2025.
  • Mr Robert Spensely - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2023.
  • Mrs Stephanie Swift - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Colin Toogood - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2024.
  • Allan Waring - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 February 2026.