Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Address: Church Street, Elsecar
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S74 8HS
Telephone Number: 01226 743008
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: The Diocese Of Sheffield Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Sheffield Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Steve Silverwood
Capacity: 155
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 172 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.3%

Location and administration

URN: 141972
DfE Number: 370/2038
UKPRN: 10049488
UPRN: 10032776820
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Hoyland Milton (E05000984)
Diocese: CE35(Diocese of Sheffield)

Easting & Northing: 438682E, 400220N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 52.45" N 1° 25' 5.6" W
Plus Code: 9C5WFHXJ+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Allard - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 June 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Brooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Lindsey Jane Buxton - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2018 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 January 2026.
  • Rev Stephen Chapman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Joanna Rose Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Ms Jennifer Susan Goodison - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 March 2030.
  • Clare Mellon - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr David Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Dr Paulette Jean Osborne MBE - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mr Steve Silverwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Huw Thomas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 October 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Richard Travis - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Mark Wheeler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2026.