Wood Bank School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wood Bank School
Address: Dene View, Luddenden
Town/City: Halifax
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX2 6PB
Telephone Number: 01422 884170
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jenna Port
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (78% boys & 22% girls)
Enrollment: 203% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 107590
DfE Number: 381/7008
UKPRN: 10077005
UPRN: 10006745837
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Luddendenfoot (E05016490)

Easting & Northing: 403889E, 425643N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 40.12" N 1° 56' 32.62" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP3H5+42

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Elli Brickwood - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Eggington - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Johnathan Monks - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2026.
  • Mrs Jenna Lois Port - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Janine Shepherd - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Hannah Ruth Sugden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Mrs Victoria Terry - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Ben Walker - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Carly Woodhead - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.