Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Knaresborough

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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Knaresborough, HG5 0JN

281 Pupils

390 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

24.20% FSM %

149 Boys

132 Girls

About Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 281 pupils on roll. School capacity: 390. Current headteacher: Alex Hope.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Harrogate and Knaresborough
Ward	Knaresborough West
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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
Trust / Sponsor	ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-10-2019
UKPRN	10084485
URN	147097
Data Last Updated	13-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Ann Westmoreland	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/02/2022	02/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Armes	Local Governor	05/09/2022	01/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Demir	Local Governor	05/09/2022	05/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Garry Hinchcliffe	Local Governor	02/09/2018	01/09/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Hannah Horner	Local Governor	28/03/2025	28/03/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Lindsay Richardson	Local Governor	25/03/2021	24/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Aimee Rogers	Local Governor	01/12/2025	01/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mr David Sapherson	Local Governor	28/11/2019	01/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caterina Spencer	Local Governor	18/11/2021	18/11/2025	Elected by parents
Mr John Wilson	Local Governor	01/11/2017	01/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

0.59 km • Knaresborough

Other

King James's School

0.63 km • Knaresborough

Other

Meadowside Academy

0.67 km • Knaresborough

Other

The Forest School

0.68 km • Knaresborough

Other

Aspin Park Academy

1.01 km • Knaresborough

Other

Springwater Academy

2.35 km • Harrogate

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School have?

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School has 281 pupils, with a capacity of 390.

What is the age range at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is Mr Alex Hope.

Where is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School located?

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is at Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JN, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Alex Hope

Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JN

01423863265

www.ksjprimaryschool.org

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 147097

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026