New Road Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: New Road Primary School
Address: Sowerby New Road
Town/City: Sowerby Bridge
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX6 1DY
Telephone Number: 01422 831351
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Harwood
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 182 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.2%

Location and administration

URN: 107518
DfE Number: 381/2066
UKPRN: 10075638
UPRN: 10006749070
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Halifax (E14001262)
Electoral Ward: Sowerby Bridge (E05001384)

Easting & Northing: 405430E, 423433N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 28.56" N 1° 55' 8.68" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP35J+59

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.3km)
  2. Ryburn Valley High School (0.9km)
  3. Trinity Academy Grammar (1.0km)
  4. Trinity Academy St Peter's (1.2km)
  5. Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School (1.2km)
  6. Compass Community School Willow Park (1.3km)
  7. Warley Town School (1.3km)
  8. Bolton Brow Primary Academy (1.4km)
  9. Norland CE School (1.4km)
  10. Triangle CofE VC Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Benson - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mrs Tina Bolton - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Chris Bouckley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Gillian Bush - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sadia Chaudry - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Phill Gee - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Harwood - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Alex Mutch - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Ian Potts - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2029.
  • Mr Dave Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jessica Walker - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.