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18
Jul 2023
Killinghall headteacher retires after 13 years
A headteacher at a village primary school near Harrogate is retiring this week after 13 years in the position.
Sarah Bassitt, who began teaching 36 years ago, became headteacher of Killinghall Church of England Primary School in 2011.
At the time, the school was struggling financially and accommodated 83 students.
The number has more than doubled to 180 in the decade since, during which Ms Bassitt has overseen major developments at the school, including three new classrooms, a library and a larger playground.
The school was rated 'good' by Ofsted at its most recent inspection last year.
However, Ms Bassitt said:
During her time as head, she also helped the school through many challenges, such as an asbestos roof fall in 2013, covid and a flood last year which left some classrooms out of use for months.
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A leaving day was held last week to celebrate Ms Bassitt's time as headteacher, at which parents and pupils at said their goodbyes and wished her luck.
Ms Bassitt said:
She also expressed her gratitude to business manager Helen Potter and Elouise Foster, the first staff member she appointed in 2011, who were also leaving and said:
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