Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Harrogate

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Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

Harrogate, HG1 3DT

277 Pupils

278 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

9.00% FSM %

125 Boys

152 Girls

About Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 277 pupils on roll. School capacity: 278. Current headteacher: Andrew Symonds.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Yorkshire or the school directly.

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	Bilton Grange & New Park
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	YORKSHIRE CAUSEWAY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-03-2015
UKPRN	10048933
URN	141722
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Doctor Jan Johnson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lynsey Barraclough	Local Governor	02/11/2021	31/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Robert Bath	Local Governor	18/07/2023	17/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Crisell	Local Governor	05/04/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reverend Matthew Hunter	Local Governor	04/09/2025	03/09/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Niki Hutchinson	Local Governor	23/10/2023	22/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Cath Phelan	Local Governor	22/09/2022	21/09/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Phillip Richardson	Local Governor	05/01/2023	04/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Ruddy	Local Governor	09/12/2024	08/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Scarisbrick	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lucy Shaw	Local Governor	24/05/2024	23/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Symonds	Local Governor	01/09/2006	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

0.57 km • Harrogate

Other

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0.9 km • Harrogate

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0.95 km • Harrogate

Other

Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

0.99 km • Harrogate

Other

Coppice Valley Primary School

1.05 km • Harrogate

Other

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

1.13 km • Harrogate

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School have?

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School has 277 pupils, with a capacity of 278.

What is the age range at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is Headteacher Andrew Symonds.

Where is Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School located?

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is at Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School currently open?

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher Andrew Symonds

Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT

01423563078

www.richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141722

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026