Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Thornton Watlass, Ripon, HG4 4AH
21 Pupils
57 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
9.50% FSM %
16 Boys
5 Girls
About Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Ripon 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 21 pupils on roll. School capacity: 57. Current headteacher: Jane Wood.

Information on Thornton Watlass 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 Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Thirsk and Malton
Ward Bedale
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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
UKPRN 10072026
URN 121521
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Towning Chair of Governors 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Brown Governor 26/01/2022 26/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michaela Burnside Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Dearlove Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Hannity Governor 13/06/2024 12/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennie Holt Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Steve Palmer Governor 18/05/2023 17/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Parish Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Paylor Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebecca Sutcliffe Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Wallinger Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Wood Governor 01/01/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School has 21 pupils, with a capacity of 57.
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is Mrs Jane Wood.
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is at Thornton Watlass, Ripon, HG4 4AH, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Wood
Thornton Watlass, Ripon, HG4 4AH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 121521
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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