Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Tadcaster

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Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School

Tadcaster, LS24 9RF

240 Pupils

230 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

10.40% FSM %

131 Boys

109 Girls

About Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Tadcaster and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 240 pupils on roll. School capacity: 230. Current headteacher: Mel Walmsley.

Information on Kirk Fenton Church of England 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	Wetherby and Easingwold
Ward	Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-07-2018
UKPRN	10068049
URN	146007
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Catherine Charlesworth	Chair of Local Governing Body	31/07/2023	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Gibson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	05/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Charlesworth	Local Governor	15/09/2022	14/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Darnton	Local Governor	27/04/2023	26/04/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Davey	Local Governor	15/12/2023	14/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Eleanor Edwards	Local Governor	27/04/2023	26/04/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Gibson	Local Governor	06/12/2024	01/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Simon Peacock	Local Governor	15/01/2026	14/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie Thornton	Local Governor	07/12/2021	30/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Melanie Walmsley	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Revd Paulie Watkin	Local Governor	26/11/2021	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Nina Wrightson	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

2.64 km • Tadcaster

Other

Sherburn Hungate Primary School

3.55 km • Leeds

Other

Saxton Church of England Primary School

4.16 km • Tadcaster

Other

Sherburn High School

4.69 km • Leeds

Other

Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School

4.76 km • Leeds

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School?

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School have?

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School has 240 pupils, with a capacity of 230.

What is the age range at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School?

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is Mrs Mel Walmsley.

Where is Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School located?

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, LS24 9RF, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School currently open?

Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Mel Walmsley

Main Street, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, LS24 9RF

01937557228

kf.starmat.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 146007

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026