Whitkirk Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitkirk Primary School
Address: Templegate Walk, Whitkirk
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS15 0EU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0113 260 6203
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Red Kite Learning Trust
Sponsor: Red Kite Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Gemma Quarmby
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 426 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.6%

SEN Provisions

  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 146219
DfE Number: 383/2466
UKPRN: 10081695
UPRN: 72208483
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds East (E14001320)
Electoral Ward: Temple Newsam (E05013831)

Easting & Northing: 435967E, 433147N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 38.52" N 1° 27' 19.25" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQGVV+JV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Afua Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Mr David Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Feather - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Nash - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Parkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Prideaux - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Gemma Quarmby - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Dionne Spence - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Charlotte Ullah - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Nichola Welsh - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Jodie Woodward - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2026.