Educational Establishments
Birdsedge First School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Donna Waddington |
|---|---|
| Address | Birdsedge First School Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road Birdsedge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8XR |
| Website | www.birdsedgefirst.org |
| Telephone | 01484605441 |
| 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 41 (22 / 19) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 9.80% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sian Hyett-Allen | Chair of Local Governing Body | 16/10/2019 | 15/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Karen Howgill | Local Governor | 22/02/2023 | 22/02/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Katie Hutton | Local Governor | 11/11/2020 | 10/11/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Phil Marshall | Local Governor | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Terry Sigsworth | Local Governor | 13/10/2022 | 12/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr John Thompson | Local Governor | 02/11/2020 | 01/11/2024 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Fiona Claxton |
|---|---|
| Address | Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Cumberworth Lane Upper Cumberworth Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8NU |
| Website | www.cumberworthfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01484609818 |
| 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 | 124 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 122 (50 / 72) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 4.90% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Smith | Chair of Governors | 14/09/2023 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Amy Boucher | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) |
| Mrs Fiona Claxton | Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr James Crow | Governor | 08/10/2021 | 07/10/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Jenni Eason | Governor | 23/09/2021 | 22/09/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Naomi Gott | Governor | 12/09/2023 | 11/09/2027 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr Dan Jones | Governor | 09/10/2021 | 08/10/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Jonathan Lindley | Governor | 17/07/2023 | 16/07/2027 | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) |
| Mrs Linzi Millward | Governor | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Lucy Wilks | Governor | 17/06/2021 | 17/06/2025 | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) |
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff |
|---|---|
| Address | Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Goose Green Upper Denby Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8UN |
| Website | www.denbyfirstschool.kirklees.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01484866511 |
| 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 57 (25 / 32) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 3.50% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David Love | Chair of Governors | 26/09/2016 | 25/09/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Lisa Broadhead | Governor | 05/09/2021 | 04/09/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| 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 Raj 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 |
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mr Geoff Billing |
|---|---|
| Address | Denby Dale First and Nursery School Gilthwaites Lane Denby Dale Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8SG |
| Website | www.denbydale.education |
| Telephone | 01484866071 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 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) | 101 (56 / 45) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Angela Bairstow | Governor | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Vikki Garratt | Governor | 06/01/2022 | 05/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Anita Lockwood | Governor | 08/11/2021 | 07/11/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Yvonne Woods | Governor | 20/10/2021 | 19/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Emley First School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Helen Cameron |
|---|---|
| Address | Emley First School School Lane Emley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RT |
| Website | www.emleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01924326802 |
| 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 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 139 (69 / 70) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 12.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Faye Beckton | Chair of Governors | 23/09/2022 | 06/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Susan Allan | Governor | 24/06/2022 | 23/06/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr James Archer | Governor | 14/07/2021 | 13/07/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Tim Bamford | Governor | 01/04/2022 | 31/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Julie Crosland | Governor | 20/07/2021 | 19/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emma Mills | Governor | 25/05/2020 | 24/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Pitt | Governor | 29/11/2021 | 28/11/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Richard Purchon | Governor | 05/05/2023 | 04/05/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Catherine Shackleton | Governor | 01/04/2022 | 31/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Joseph Norton Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Todd Cheetham |
|---|---|
| Address | Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JU |
| Website | www.josephnorton.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01484868218 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy special converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 7 - 16) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 63 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 63 (63 / 0) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 79.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Kennett | Chair of Local Governing Body | 12/10/2020 | 26/11/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Warwick Firmin | Local Governor | 01/09/2016 | 01/09/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Dr Emily Haddock | Local Governor | 28/06/2021 | 28/06/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Anne Ivey | Local Governor | 28/11/2016 | 28/11/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Lucy Kirk | Local Governor | 29/06/2022 | 29/06/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Gayle Leake | Local Governor | 11/10/2023 | 11/10/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Kerry Morgan | Local Governor | 14/06/2023 | 14/06/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Bev Shaw | Local Governor | 12/10/2020 | 12/10/2024 | Elected by school staff |
Kaye's Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jeanette Dearnley |
|---|---|
| Address | Kaye's Academy Holmfield Clayton West Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9LZ |
| Website | www.kayesacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01484222918 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 191 (104 / 87) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 10.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol-Anne Lockwood | Chair of Local Governing Body | 03/05/2021 | 02/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Danielle Augustine | Local Governor | 30/01/2023 | 29/01/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Brian Bailey | Local Governor | 10/09/2023 | 09/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Rachel Harrison | Local Governor | 20/05/2021 | 19/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lisa Mason | Local Governor | 20/01/2021 | 19/01/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Scissett Church of England Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Bart Cunningham |
|---|---|
| Address | Scissett Church of England Academy Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9HR |
| Website | https://www.scissettceacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 01484861488 |
| 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 171 (81 / 90) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 10.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Gillian Hamer | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2017 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Doyin Adegoroye | Local Governor | 27/02/2017 | 26/02/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Shauna Chesworth | Local Governor | 22/03/2023 | 21/03/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Miss Charlotte Goodall | Local Governor | 28/09/2020 | 27/09/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Alison Jewitt | Local Governor | 23/03/2022 | 22/03/2026 | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) |
| Mrs Hayley Parkes | Local Governor | 24/05/2022 | 23/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Skelmanthorpe Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Senior |
|---|---|
| Address | Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DZ |
| Website | www.skelmanthorpeacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01484863306 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 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) | 157 (90 / 67) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 17.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Janine Tinker-Ives | Chair of Local Governing Body | 18/09/2023 | 17/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Thomas Gibson | Local Governor | 13/01/2021 | 12/01/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Emma Hopper | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Matthew Lalley | Local Governor | 12/12/2023 | 11/12/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Alexander MacIntyre | Local Governor | 12/12/2023 | 11/12/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Behzad Noferesti | Local Governor | 27/09/2022 | 26/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Amy Pearson | Local Governor | 08/10/2022 | 07/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah Senior | Local Governor | 01/09/2017 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Kieran Wilson | Local Governor | 10/07/2023 | 09/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
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| Headteacher | Miss Alison Walshe |
|---|---|
| Address | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Smithy Close Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DQ |
| Website | http://www.saintaidans.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01484862142 |
| 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) | 173 (75 / 98) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 5.80% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lynda Earnshaw | Chair of Local Governing Body | 13/01/2024 | 12/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Rev Evelyne Barrow | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mrs Joanna Burkinshaw | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Dorothy Gott | Local Governor | 04/11/2023 | 03/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Ruth Hobson | Local Governor | 31/05/2021 | 30/05/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Ms Claire Jones | Local Governor | 21/05/2018 | 20/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Helen Simpson | Local Governor | 23/10/2020 | 22/10/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Kayley Sykes | Local Governor | 11/06/2021 | 10/06/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Miss Alison Walshe | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |