St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Address: Fieldhead, Golcar
Town/City: Huddersfield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD7 4QQ
Telephone Number: 01484 644444
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 Jennifer Grindley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 204 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 107739
DfE Number: 382/3323
UKPRN: 10068624
UPRN: 83010397
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Colne Valley (E14001177)
Electoral Ward: Golcar (E05001401)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 409846E, 416153N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 32.77" N 1° 51' 8.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5WJ4RX+X2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Manor Road Academy (0.2km)
  2. Wellhouse Junior and Infant School (1.1km)
  3. Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School (1.2km)
  4. Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School (1.5km)
  5. Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy (1.5km)
  6. Huddersfield New College (1.6km)
  7. Salendine Nook High School (1.7km)
  8. Clough Head Junior and Infant School (1.8km)
  9. Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School (1.9km)
  10. Moorlands Primary School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Bradbury - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Father Simon Crook - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Charlotte Ellis-Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Grindley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Hammond - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Ms Adele Humble - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mrs Louise McGeown - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Mr Johnathan Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Michael Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Lucy Williams - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Mrs Melanie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 July 2027.