Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
Address: Park Road
Town/City: Sowerby Bridge
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX6 2BJ
Telephone Number: 01422 832454
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Alison Embleton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 33% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.7%

Location and administration

URN: 107554
DfE Number: 381/3323
UKPRN: 10071378
UPRN: 10010188231
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Halifax (E14001262)
Electoral Ward: Sowerby Bridge (E05001384)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 406431E, 424055N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 48.65" N 1° 54' 14.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP37W+CC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Compass Community School Willow Park (0.2km)
  2. Trinity Academy Grammar (0.3km)
  3. Bolton Brow Primary Academy (0.4km)
  4. Warley Town School (1.0km)
  5. Warley Road Primary Academy (1.0km)
  6. New Road Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Norland CE School (1.4km)
  8. The Halifax Academy (1.4km)
  9. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.5km)
  10. Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School (1.7km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Dave Callighan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Revd Tommy Daglish - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Miss Alison Embleton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Anthea Gee - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 February 2029.
  • Dave Gill - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Rebecca Lumb - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Ester Mor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Sheridan Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 April 2027.