Ripponden Junior and Infant School
School Name: Ripponden Junior and Infant School Address: Halifax Road, Ripponden Town/City: Sowerby Bridge County: West Yorkshire Postcode: HX6 4AH Telephone Number: 01422 823362 Website: www.ripponden.calderdale.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Jude Kenny
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 171 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.5%
URN: 107514
DfE Number: 381/2061
UKPRN: 10072583
UPRN: 10006747512
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Ryburn (E05001382)
Easting & Northing: 404208E, 420011N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 37.87" N 1° 56' 15.49" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM3G6+VW
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Sarah Fox - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
- Doctor Sarah Fox - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
- Mr Carl Herring - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
- Mrs Jude Kenny - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Nikola Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
- Mrs Sue Rosborough - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2029.
- Councillor Leah Webster - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2028.