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Farnley Tyas First School

Farnley Tyas Church of England (Controlled) First School has log books dating back to 1864 when it was donated by the Earl and Countess of Dartmouth and consisted of just one main hall and adjoining junior classroom. During the war, the school received its quota of evacuees from London and school meals were introduced. After 1944, the school became a junior and infants school. Officially children were admitted at the beginning of the term in which they became five but this was at the Head’s discretion and children could be admitted at three if home circumstances were difficult. At the age of eleven those who
passed the entrance examination went to the Holme Valley Grammar School, the rest remaining at Farnley until they were fourteen and able to leave.

It currently has thirty eight pupils ranging in age from four plus to ten years old. The building has undergone major refurbishment in the last few years and boasts a modern interior where all aspects of education are delivered. Visitors often describe the school as being like a Tardis because the space is used so effectively.

When the school was inspected in 2006 Ofsted and the following Diocesan Inspection both commended it on being a good school where children make good progress in a calm and purposeful Christian environment. All children are happy, feel secure, and are valued for their efforts and achievements.

The school values its links with St Lucius’ Church. The vicar is a very familiar face in school and the school celebrates its Harvest Festival and the Christmas concert in Church. The school enjoys its position in the centre of the Village and makes full use of the rural environment by going on walks around the Village, the woods and farmland. This
provides a rich source of learning on the doorstep. It also uses the Recreation Ground for sport on a regular basis and the children take part in a number of sporting events with neighbouring schools.

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