ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Founded in 1778 by a local landowner to provide for the religious education of local farm children, Dacre Braithwaite School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School for children aged between 4 and 11 years.  

The school building is uniquely located in beautiful moorland surroundings, four miles from Pateley Bridge, and it is housed in the original two hundred-year-old building, refurbished, remodelled and extended to meet the needs of all our pupils. Well-equipped play areas, a large field, a woodland and wildlife garden, together with a play cabin, are all enclosed within the school grounds. 

OUR STAFF

Every one of our educators is a trained professional with a deep passion for education. Many of our educators have specialised training and many are subject leaders for at least one subject.

Mrs. Jo Dobbs

Headteacher
Subject Leader for RE, Science and Computing

Mrs Ruth Graham

Administrator 

Mrs Helen Marshall

Teacher Class 1
Subject leader for EYFS / KS1, PE, History and MFL

Mrs. Sam Bradley,

Teaching Assistant Class 1

Mrs Barbara Bradley

Teaching Assistant C1, C2, C3
Forest School Leader

Mrs Linnea Stokes

Teacher Class 2 
Subject leader for Mathematics, Art and Music

Mr Greg Jones

Teacher Class 3
Subject Leader for English, Geography and Design Technology

Mrs Tracey Grayshon

Teaching Assistant C1, C2, C3
Subject Leader for PSHE

Mrs Kathryn Pratt

Mid Day Supervisor

 LEARNING IS NATURAL

Young children have lively minds from the start. We strive to make the most of this natural quality by enabling them to experience, investigate, care about others, interact, develop and create. We strive to deepen and strengthen children’s natural abilities by providing them with the healthiest environment possible.
The Vision of Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School can be summed up in 8 words – ‘That they may have life to the full’. This is our aspiration, inspired by the words of Jesus and the Christian faith, for all who come into contact with our school – the children, their families, our staff and our local community

OUR CLASSROOMS

Our facilities provide children with everything they need to prosper. We have excellent outdoor facilities, including a Forest School area and Wildlife / Reflective Garden. We also have a bespoke library and dedicated EYFS outdoor and indoor areas. 
  • Bright classrooms 
  • New furniture 
  • Outdoor garden
  • Indoor play areas
  • Full library

Our Vision Statement

‘Life to the Full’

Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John Chapter 10 v 10)

The Vision of Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School can be summed up in 8 words – ‘That they may have life to the full’. This is our aspiration, inspired by the words of Jesus and the Christian faith, for all who come into contact with our school – the children, their families, our staff and our local community.

Jesus’ words, and our Vision deriving from them, have their context in the overall story of the Bible and the Christian faith. In very brief summary, this story, as we understand it is as follows:

OUR INVITATION TO EXPLORE FAITH

The purpose of the Church, and by extension part of the purpose of a Church school, is to continue the work of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us. The work of reconciliation with God and opening the way to life to the full, in accordance with the wisdom and purpose of God in creation. Our links with the local parish churches in the parish of Dacre with Hartwith & Darley with Thornthwaite and other churches (local or otherwise) of differing denominations are therefore important.

We invite all children who come to Dacre Braithwaite to become part of this journey to seek out the ‘life to the full’ that Jesus offers, but children are free to make their own decisions. This is an invitation, not a compulsion (that would not be life to the full!). What we endeavour to do is give the children the intellectual and spiritual ability to make their own decisions in an informed way. As a fully inclusive school, we welcome children of all faiths and none. 
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