Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
School Name: Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Address: Bilton Lane Town/City: Harrogate County: North Yorkshire Postcode: HG1 3DT Telephone Number: 01423 563078 Website: www.richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust Sponsor: Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust
Headteacher: Headteacher Emma Crisell
Capacity: 278
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 278 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.4%
URN: 141722
DfE Number: 815/3368
UKPRN: 10048933
UPRN: 10003028477
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough (E14001269)
Electoral Ward: Bilton Grange & New Park (E05014257)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))
Easting & Northing: 430739E, 457168N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 0' 36.93" N 1° 31' 56.29" W
Plus Code: 9C6W2F69+43
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Lynsey Barraclough - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
- Robert Bath - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
- Ms Helen Chase - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2030.
- Ms Emma Crisell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Reverend Matthew Hunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
- Niki Hutchinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
- Doctor Jan Johnson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
- Ms Cath Phelan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
- Mr Phillip Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2027.
- Ms Hannah Ruddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
- Mrs Lucy Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
- Mr Martin Whincup - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
- Ms Netty Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2026.