Contact Details

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Address Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6EQ
Telephone (01924) 303545
Fax (01924) 303548
Email info@st-thomasabecket.wakefield.sch.uk

PLEASE NOTE: This email address is for general information only. For confidential matters please telephone the school and ask to speak to the relevant person.

Download the METRO guide for parents [Image:Adobe Acrobat Document] Download a printable version of contact and location information (208 KB)

Maps and directions

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Location of the college

Location of the college

Transport links

By Car

The college is situated on Barnsley Road (A61). From the South leave the M1 at Junction 39 and head towards Wakefield, follow signs for Sandal. From the North leave the M1 at Junction 41, head towards the centre of Wakefield and then follow signs for Barnsley (A61). The visitor’s car park is situated at the back of the school with access from Agbrigg Road.

By Bus

The following bus services travel down Barnsley Road and call at Wakefield Bus Station:
• 59/59A (Wakefield - Newmillerdam - Notton - Royston – Barnsley)
• 102 (Lupset - Wakefield – Portobello)
• 195 (Wakefield - Walton - New Crofton - Ryhill - South Hiendley – Hemsworth)
• 196 (Wakefield - Walton - New Crofton - Ryhill - Newstead – Hemsworth)
• 485 (Wakefield - Agbrigg - Crofton - Nostell - Ackworth - Badsworth - Upton - South Elmsall)
• 110* (Leeds - Lofthouse - Outwood - Wakefield - Kettlethorpe - Hall Green

(* service 110 does not call at Wakefield Bus Station, stops in Northgate)

By Train

Sandal and Agbrigg station (Wakefield Line) is a 5 minute walk from the college where a regular service runs to the following stations: Leeds - Outwood - Wakefield Westgate - Sandal and Agbrigg - Fitzwilliam - South Elmsall - Adwick - Bentley - Doncaster / Moorthorpe - Rotherham - Meadowhall – Sheffield.

Further information on all Wakefield transport including times, maps and routes can be found on the LinkMetro website.

METRO have produced college transport guides for students and parents and can be download using the links below.

Download the METRO guide for parents [Image:Adobe Acrobat Document] METRO Guide for Parents about College Transport (209 KB)
Download the METRO guide for students [Image:Adobe Acrobat Document] METRO Guide for Students about College Transport (361 KB)

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mr B Donnellan Headteacher
Mrs B Johnson Deputy Headteacher
Mr J Firth Assistant Headteacher
Mr T Cohen Assistant Headteacher
Mr T Whitney Assistant Headteacher

STUDENT CARE AND GUIDANCE

Mr P Kiernan Academic Tutor (Year 11) Post 16 Liaison
Mrs A Duncan Academic Tutor (Year 7)
Mrs V Mason Academic Tutor (Year 8)
Mrs A Morgan Academic Tutor (Year 9)
Mrs L Davies Academic Tutor (Year 10)

TEACHING STAFF

Mrs C Mason Art/Design & Technology
Mr M Murtagh Art/PE
Mrs A Duncan Business Studies/Geography
Mr R Nall Design & Technology
Mrs S Barnes Design & Technology
Mrs H Whitford Design & Technology
Mrs A Pearce Design & Technology
Mrs L Good Drama/English
Mrs A Frost English
Miss N McClellan English
Mrs J McCluskey English
Mr T Whitney English
Mrs J Warren English
Miss S Sanderson Geography
Mrs E Walton-McBain Geography
Miss K Pattison Geography
Mr C Priestley History
Mr J Firth History
Mrs J Roberts History
Mr G West ICT
Mrs R Horsley ICT
Mrs V Mason ICT
Miss S Wilkinson Mathematics
Mr C Pennington Mathematics
Mr I Martin Mathematics
Mr T Cohen Mathematics
Mrs J Senior Mathematics
Ms A Morgan Modern Foreign Languages
Miss S Hogg Modern Foreign Languages
Mr G Lyons Modern Foreign Languages
Mrs F Park Music
Mrs N McIntyre PE
Mr A Brown PE
Mrs L Davies PE
Mrs K Fallon RE
Mr D Roberts RE
Mrs L Wright RE
Mr P Kiernan RE/PE
Miss R Atkinson Science
Mr A Edwards Science
Mr C Duckett Science
Mrs B Johnson Science
Mrs D Webb Science
Mrs H Adderson Science

COVER SUPERVISORS

Mrs C Tattersfield Cover Supervisor
Ms A Dixon Cover Supervisor
Mrs K Jones Cover Supervisor
Mrs D Jackson Cover Supervisor

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Mrs K Watson SEN Manager
Miss J Fitzgerald Aim Higher Coordinator
Mrs J Shaw Specialist Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Niemira Specialist Teaching Assistant
Mrs K McDermott Teaching Assistant Team Leader
Miss D Wainwright Teaching Assistant
Mr J Roberts Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Ainsworth Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Berriman Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Fitzmaurice Teaching Assistant
Mrs K Shipp Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Dorgan Teaching Assistant
Mrs M Hanks Teaching Assistant
Mrs D O’Connor Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Holmes Teaching Assistant
Mrs R Tilley Teaching Assistant
Mrs M Townley Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Adams Teaching Assistant
Mr J Horsfall Teaching Assistant

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANTS

Mrs M Marshall Supervisory Assistant
Mrs D Pottage Supervisory Assistant

AUTISM RESOURCE

Mrs L Riding Teacher in Autism Resource
Mrs C Lawson-Wright Teacher in Autism Resource
Mr R Davidson Teacher in Autism Resource
Mrs S Burrows Teaching Assistant Team Leader
Mrs S Roberts Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Wood Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Hant Teaching Assistant
Mrs P Cowley Teaching Assistant
Mrs A Wilde Teaching Assistant
Mrs D Rooney Teaching Assistant
Miss C Burrows Teaching Assistant

SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs C Parker Headteacher’s PA
Mrs S Heptinstall HR Manager
Mrs S Hopwood Finance Manager
Mr N Carter ICT Systems Manager
Mr A Lahlafi Network Manager
Miss A Sheard Reprographics Technician
Miss E Dyson Clerical Officer
Mr G Swift Science Technician
Mr J Ovenden DT Technician
Mrs B Bannister Attendance Officer
Mrs D Benning Administrative Officer
Mrs E Smith Matron
Mrs H Holt SEN Administrator
Mrs N Lindop Examinations / Cover Officer
Mrs K Kimmings Administrative Officer (Data & Reports)
Miss A Sunderland Pastoral Assistant
Mrs L Martin-Speight Social Worker / Learning Mentor

CHAPLAIN

Father Matthew Habron

CARETAKERS / CLEANING STAFF

Mr J Griffiths Premises Manager
Mr M Kitchen Caretaker
Mrs B Hanmer Cleaning Assistant
Mrs K Kober Cleaning Assistant
Mrs M Cook Cleaning Assistant
Mrs R Cox Cleaning Assistant
Mrs S Roberts Cleaning Assistant
Ms I Krajewska Cleaning Assistant
Ms L Harrowell Cleaning Assistant
Mr A Middleton Cleaning Assistant
Ms S L Tai Cleaning Assistant
Ms K Stronja Cleaning Assistant

KITCHEN STAFF

Mrs L Hyde Cook in Charge
Mrs L Edge Catering Assistant
Miss D Beckett Catering Assistant
Miss H Crabtree Catering Assistant
Mrs J Jackson Catering Assistant
Ms G Brooke Catering Assistant
Ms R Langley Catering Assistant
Ms A Evans Catering Assistant
Ms L Sheldon Catering Assistant

GOVERNORS

Cllr. Mrs O Rowley (Chair) WMDC Governor
Mr M Dore WMDC Governor
Miss R Atkinson Teacher Governor
Mrs D Webb Teacher Governor
Mr J Griffiths Staff Governor
Mr T Woodhouse Parent Governor
Mr R Bradley Parent Governor
Mr E Lanne Parent Governor
Mr B Donnellan Headteacher
Father B Senior Foundation Governor
Rev T Swinglehurst Foundation Governor
Mr D Firth Foundation Governor
Mrs A Campbell Foundation Governor
Mr J P Harte Foundation Governor
Mrs J Flowers Foundation Governor
Mr S Wilson Foundation Governor
Mr M Conlan Foundation Governor
Mrs M William Foundation Governor

 

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