Allerton Bywater Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Allerton Bywater Primary School
Address: Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater
Town/City: Castleford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF10 2DR
Telephone Number: 01977 522620
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Brigshaw Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The Brigshaw Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Scotland
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 386 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.9%

Location and administration

URN: 143242
DfE Number: 383/2507
UKPRN: 10057822
UPRN: 72561747
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Selby (E14001464)
Electoral Ward: Kippax & Methley (E05011401)

Easting & Northing: 441646E, 428010N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 50.8" N 1° 22' 11.41" W
Plus Code: 9C5WPJWJ+X3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Beth Burland - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 April 2029.
  • Mr Mark Cahill - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Helen Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Hopes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Nick Rushton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Sarah Scotland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms VIV Smithies - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Ms Catherine Thorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Lucy Thow - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2030.