Welcome to Sharow Church of England Primary School
Sharow CE Primary School and Nursery, near Ripon, is a welcoming and inclusive village school serving families in Sharow and the wider Ripon community.
With around 80 pupils, our small size enables us to know every child as an individual and support them to flourish.
Our vision, “Flourish Together”, sits at the heart of all we do. We nurture the whole child through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a breadth of experiences that develop confidence, curiosity and creativity.
A Rich and Balanced Curriculum
At Sharow CE Primary School and Nursery, Sharow, Ripon, learning goes far beyond the classroom:
- Extensive outdoor space means visitors often describe our school as “like a Tardis.” We are fortunate to have:
- A large playing field
- An allweather track
- A peaceful Peace Garden
- Two playgrounds
- A dedicated Forest School area
- Forest School sessions build resilience, independence and a love of nature.
- Sport is a key part of school life, with festivals, interschool competitions and a wide range of physical activities.
- Music and performance thrive here. Every child takes part in annual productions, beginning with the Nativity and progressing to whole school performances that celebrate creativity and confidence.
Residentials & Enrichment
Our progression of residential and outdoor experiences helps children grow in independence, teamwork and resilience:
- Year 2: Camp on the school field
- Year 3 & 4: Residential visit to Marrick Priory
- Year 5 & 6: Residentials to Peat Rigg and London, taken in alternate years
These experiences create lasting memories and develop skills that support learning back in school.
Working Together
Strong partnerships are central to our success. We work closely with parents, our local church, Governors and the Ripon community to provide a caring and purposeful learning environment where every child can thrive.
We believe the “one chance” children get at nursery and primary school should be the best chance possible, and we are committed to ensuring every child is happy, confident and well-equipped for their future.
We are part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, a partnership of schools united by a shared commitment to ambition, learning and enrichment for all.
If you would like to find out more about our school, please contact our school office by email on admin@sharow.n-yorks.sch.uk or telephone 01765 604 362.
Further information about Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust can be found at:
www.yorkshirecauseway.co.uk
Statutory and financial information is available at:
Statutory Information – Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust
Best wishes,
Jacqui Palmer
Executive Headteacher
Sharow is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Ripon. The name Sharow derives from the Old English of ‘Scearu’ and ‘Hōh’ which translates as boundary hill-spur or a share/division of a sharply projecting piece of land.
The village has a Church of England primary school. The church in the village is St John’s which gained Eco-Status in 2017, the fifth one in the Diocese of Leeds to be awarded such status. The church’s 2-acre (0.81 ha) churchyard has been managed effectively since 1992 and now is home to a selection of rare plant life, animals and insects. The church hit the headlines in June 2011 when a group of bellringers from Oxfordshire were locked in the church’s tower by an irate local due to the noise they were creating. The group were released when a passer-by was alerted to their predicament.
The remains of a sanctuary cross which signified that the traveller was within 1 mile (1.6 km) of the monastery in Ripon and therefore granted sanctuary. During the 19th century, the Archbishop of York was the lord of the manor.
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