Fairburn Community Primary School — Primary School in Knottingley

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Fairburn Community Primary School

Knottingley, WF11 9JY

— Pupils

83 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Fairburn Community Primary School

Fairburn Community Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Knottingley and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

School capacity: 83. Current headteacher: Emma Cornhill.

Information on Fairburn Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Selby
Ward	Monk Fryston & South Milford
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	SELBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-02-2025
UKPRN	10096766
URN	151422
Data Last Updated	03-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Eamonn Mohans	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2025	16/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Karen Robinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	17/10/2025	28/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Louise Bramley-Ward	Local Governor	01/02/2025	14/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Clague	Local Governor	01/02/2025	28/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Clennan	Local Governor	01/02/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Emma Cornhill	Local Governor	01/02/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Dart	Local Governor	01/02/2025	01/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sophie Dent	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Ms Celia Dixon	Local Governor	12/09/2023	11/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Melanie Lawrence	Local Governor	01/02/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Kym Oates	Local Governor	15/12/2023	14/12/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Karen Robinson	Local Governor	01/02/2025	16/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Burton Salmon Community Primary School

1.85 km • Leeds

Other

Oyster Park Primary Academy

2.5 km • Castleford

Other

Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy

2.73 km • Knottingley

Other

Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford

2.89 km • Castleford

Other

Airedale Academy

3.24 km • Castleford

Other

Airedale Junior Academy

3.44 km • Castleford

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Fairburn Community Primary School?

Fairburn Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Knottingley, North Yorkshire.

What is the age range at Fairburn Community Primary School?

Fairburn Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Fairburn Community Primary School?

The Headteacher at Fairburn Community Primary School is Emma Cornhill.

Where is Fairburn Community Primary School located?

Fairburn Community Primary School is at Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JY, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Fairburn Community Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Fairburn Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Fairburn Community Primary School currently open?

Fairburn Community Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Emma Cornhill

Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JY

01977672158

www.fairburn.n-yorks.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151422

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026