Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.