Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Address: Scammonden Road, Barkisland
Town/City: Halifax
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX4 0BD
Telephone Number: 01422 823324
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Becky Schofield
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.1%

Location and administration

URN: 107552
DfE Number: 381/3321
UKPRN: 10068633
UPRN: 10006736982
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Ryburn (E05016495)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 405336E, 420019N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 38.1" N 1° 55' 14.01" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM3GH+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ripponden Junior and Infant School (1.1km)
  2. Riverbank Primary School (1.3km)
  3. St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (2.3km)
  4. Rishworth School (2.4km)
  5. Bowling Green Academy (2.4km)
  6. Triangle CofE VC Primary School (2.5km)
  7. St John's Primary School In Rishworth (2.9km)
  8. Norland CE School (2.9km)
  9. Ryburn Valley High School (3.0km)
  10. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jenny Booth - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Ms Samantha Buckley - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 July 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Davis - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Kingston - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Mr Ashley Kingston - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Mr James Ovenden - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Julie Raven - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Jenny Rome - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Becky Schofield - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Debbie Thirlwall - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.