Educational Establishments

Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

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Headteacher Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff
Address Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Butts Road
Farnley Tyas
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD4 6TZ
Website http://www.farnleytyasfirst.co.uk
Telephone 01484666714
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 33
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 57 (38 / 19)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Dr David Love Chair of Governors 25/09/2020 25/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Broadhead Governor 05/09/2021 04/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Dawn Capner Governor 20/09/2021 19/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Angela Carmichael Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Cleave Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Donaghey Governor 12/11/2020 11/11/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Duffitt Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Raj Sing Kang Governor 22/09/2021 21/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Kitchen Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr David Love Governor 26/09/2016 25/09/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Edward Mills Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Stackhouse Governor 12/11/2020 11/11/2024 Elected by parents
Fields Rise School

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Headteacher Vikki-Ann Brownsell
Address Fields Rise School
Fields Rise
Kirkeaton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD5 0LZ
Website
Telephone 03336006600
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 24
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Flockton CofE (C) First School

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Headteacher Miss Emmaline Taylor
Address Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School
Barnsley Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 4DH
Website http://www.flocktonschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01924326800
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 90
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 80 (46 / 34)
Percentage Free School Meals 31.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Robert Michael Chair of Governors 11/09/2023 11/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Hull Governor 29/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Hurst Governor 09/05/2020 09/05/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Jackson Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Johnson Governor 15/03/2021 15/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Kerr Governor 05/11/2020 05/11/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Josephine Lavery Governor 05/11/2020 05/11/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kirsty Rowlands Governor 01/10/2020 01/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Grange Moor Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Mark Rodgers
Address Grange Moor Primary School
Liley Lane
Grange Moor
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 4EW
Website www.grangemoorps.co.uk
Telephone 01924840748
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 105
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 88 (47 / 41)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.2%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Timothy Lyles Governor 22/09/2020 22/09/2024 Appointed by LA
Mrs Lydia McGrath Governor 25/11/2020 25/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosemary Tomlinson Governor 03/11/2020 03/11/2024 Elected by school staff
Highburton CofE First Academy

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Headteacher Mr Graham Booth
Address Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane
Highburton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0QT
Website www.highburtonfirst.org.uk
Telephone 01484506526
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Vicki Beresford Chair of Local Governing Body 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Brown Local Governor 09/08/2021 08/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Hollis Local Governor 26/06/2020 25/06/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Georgina Lane Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Glyn Phillips Local Governor 12/02/2022 11/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Rowland Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Slater Local Governor 03/04/2021 02/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

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Headteacher Mr Will Adams
Address Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
School Hill

Kirkburton
West Yorkshire
HD8 0SG
Website www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk
Telephone 01484609190
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 144
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 129 (68 / 61)
Percentage Free School Meals 22.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Gemma Berry Chair of Governors 19/09/2017 26/05/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Campbell Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Hird Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Collete Kitson Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Sansom Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Taylor Governor 30/10/2021 29/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Willimott Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kirkburton Middle School

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Headteacher Mr Christopher Taylor
Address Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0TJ
Website http://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01484222737
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary (Ages 10 - 13)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 501
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 496 (245 / 251)
Percentage Free School Meals 13.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr John Jolly Chair of Local Governing Body 19/10/2021 27/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Armitage Local Governor 15/02/2022 14/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Barnard Local Governor 17/01/2022 16/01/2026 Elected by parents
Shauna Chesworth Local Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kimberley Joy Clee Local Governor 24/10/2022 24/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Godman Local Governor 28/09/2020 27/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Hallas Local Governor 03/12/2021 02/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Ian Lakin Local Governor 02/11/2020 01/11/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Taylor Local Governor 01/01/2020 31/12/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jason Terry Local Governor 03/02/2021 02/02/2025 Elected by school staff
Jane Turner-Brown Local Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Kirkheaton Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Richard Coates
Address Kirkheaton Primary School
New Road
Kirkheaton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD5 0HR
Website http://www.kirkheatonprimary.com
Telephone 01484548049
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 440
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 377 (195 / 182)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.1%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Leigh Blanchard Chair of Local Governing Body 16/03/2021 15/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlotte Dodsworth Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Hazel Mackay Local Governor 16/03/2021 15/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam McNeely Local Governor 16/03/2021 15/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gianna Shepherd Local Governor 28/02/2022 27/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Southwell Local Governor 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Faith Thomas Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by parents
Lepton CofE Primary Academy

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Headteacher Mr Thomas Burns
Address Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Station Road
Lepton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0DE
Website www.leptonschool.co.uk
Telephone 01484600384
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 183 (89 / 94)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andy Woodward Chair of Local Governing Body 31/10/2022 01/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Alford Local Governor 01/02/2023 28/02/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rachel Brook Local Governor 04/09/2019 03/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Burns Local Governor 01/04/2015 01/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Duke Local Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Kiddell Local Governor 01/02/2023 28/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Timothy Pegg Local Governor 01/02/2023 28/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

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Headteacher Miss Jenny Shore
Address Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane
Lepton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0JD
Website www.rowleylane.co.uk
Telephone 01484222745
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 489
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 448 (234 / 214)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.60%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Neil Favager Chair of Governors 18/12/2022 17/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Danielle Augustine Governor 25/05/2023 19/05/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Debbie Bee Governor 14/09/2017 13/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Angela Cashin Governor 24/08/2016 23/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sara Edmundson Governor 16/09/2019 22/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Georgia Heaton Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shane Howson Governor 10/01/2024 09/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Grace Pearson Governor 11/01/2024 10/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Searby Governor 10/09/2018 09/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Taylor Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Shelley College, A Share Academy

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Headteacher Mr David Wadsworth
Address Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road
Shelley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8NL
Website http://home.shelleycollege.org/
Telephone 01484868773
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 13 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1319
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1314 (698 / 616)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.1%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Nicholas Mark George Wilson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2011 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carol Ann Cooper-Smith Local Governor 21/10/2014 20/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Megi Currie Local Governor 19/10/2021 19/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Horsfall-Jones Local Governor 19/01/2015 19/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Amy Mortimer Local Governor 10/03/2022 09/03/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Lorraine Simpson Local Governor 10/03/2022 09/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Thompson Local Governor 19/10/2021 18/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Shelley First School

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Headteacher Mrs Donna Waddington
Address Shelley First School
School Terrace
Far Bank
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8HU
Website www.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk
Telephone 01484604484
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 204
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 178 (86 / 92)
Percentage Free School Meals 2.20%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Tracy Pinnock Chair of Local Governing Body 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Field Local Governor 25/10/2021 24/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Hill Local Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Julia Moorhouse Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Pugh Local Governor 15/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abigail Seddon Local Governor 17/01/2022 16/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Shepley First School

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Headteacher Mrs Becky Adams
Address Shepley First School
Firth Street
Shepley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8DD
Website www.shepleyschool.org.uk/
Telephone 01484603230
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 163 (83 / 80)
Percentage Free School Meals 7.40%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Lucy Bradley Chair of Governors 25/05/2020 24/05/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Harris Governor 29/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Heywood Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Hollingdale Governor 30/11/2020 30/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Val Hollingworth Governor 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Pitcher Governor 20/01/2023 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Richards Governor 06/09/2021 05/09/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Saskia Roetschke Governor 23/10/2023 22/10/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Laura Sullivan Governor 21/01/2023 21/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Ward Governor 25/01/2022 25/01/2026 Elected by parents
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School

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Headteacher Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff
Address Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane
Thurstonland
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD4 6XD
Website www.thurstonlandfirst.org.uk
Telephone 01484666480
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 10)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 72
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 65 (28 / 37)
Percentage Free School Meals 4.60%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Dr David Love Chair of Governors 28/09/2020 25/09/2024 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Lisa Broadhead Governor 05/09/2021 04/09/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Dawn Capner Governor 20/09/2021 19/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Duncan Cleave Governor 09/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Donaghey Governor 12/11/2020 11/11/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Steve Duffitt Governor 09/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rajinder Kang Governor 01/08/2021 31/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Edward Mills Governor 15/03/2023 14/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Catherine Stackhouse Governor 12/11/2020 11/11/2024 Elected by parents