Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: London Road, Barkston Ash
Town/City: Tadcaster
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: LS24 9PS
Telephone Number: 01937 557373
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Vikki Vaughan
Capacity: 139
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 138 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.4%

Location and administration

URN: 150419
DfE Number: 815/3369
UKPRN: 10094112
UPRN: 200001018047
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold (E14001582)
Electoral Ward: Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton (E05014253)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 448928E, 436106N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 49' 10.46" N 1° 15' 29.31" W
Plus Code: 9C5WRP9R+RP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Renee Aleong - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Georgina Ashton - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Jessica Broughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Fr Henry Longbottom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Michael O'Neill - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Poulter - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rita Reid - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Vaughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Rhys Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2028.