Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Arthington Lane, Otley, LS21 1LG
186 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.10% FSM %
84 Boys
102 Girls
About Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Otley and the surrounding area in Leeds with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Taylor.

Information on Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds North West
Ward Adel & Wharfedale
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068617
URN 108000
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jennifer Pellow Chair of Governors 22/07/2011 22/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Joe Allen Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Allen Governor 11/11/2022 11/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ben Cook Governor 10/09/2025 10/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Victoria Farrar Governor 20/07/2020 12/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Finlay Governor 30/09/2022 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Moira Keith Governor 07/09/2025 06/09/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Claire Kirk Governor 13/07/2023 13/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Mather Governor 15/11/2023 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Mather Governor 10/09/2025 10/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Stroma McDermott Governor 09/11/2023 09/11/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Jennifer Peachey Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Otley, Leeds.
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 186 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Claire Taylor.
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1LG, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Taylor
Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, LS21 1LG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108000
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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