St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Address: Towngate, Clifton
Town/City: Brighouse
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD6 4HP
Telephone Number: 01484 713036
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: St John's (ce) Primary Academy Trust, Clifton

Staff and pupils

Principal: Rebecca Townsend
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137545
DfE Number: 381/5203
UKPRN: 10035499
UPRN: 100051997566
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Brighouse (E05001371)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 416170E, 422800N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 7.29" N 1° 45' 23.07" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP62V+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Woodhouse Primary School (1.5km)
  2. St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School (2.0km)
  3. High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School (2.1km)
  4. St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School (2.2km)
  5. Longroyde Primary School (2.2km)
  6. Hartshead Junior and Infant School (2.4km)
  7. Rastrick High School (2.4km)
  8. Pivot Academy (2.5km)
  9. St Thomas CE Primary School (2.6km)
  10. Hightown Primary School (2.7km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • James Allinson - Member. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Canon Hilary Barber - Member. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mrs Emma Bolton - Trustee. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2029.
  • Mrs Kim Boothroyd - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 October 2011. Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Falconer - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 May 2026.
  • Miss Gemma Catherine Hey - Trustee. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Miss Hayley Lymbery - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 1 April 2023.
  • Mrs Lauren Joanne McKelly - Trustee. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Mugan - Member. Appointed on 1 October 2011 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Jaime Nalson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Jamie Nalson - Trustee. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kay Newton - Trustee. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Norris - Trustee. Appointed on 30 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2030.
  • Mrs Amy Powell-Bevan - Trustee. Appointed on 30 January 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 January 2030.
  • Dr Gemma Quinn - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Gemma Quinn - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Gemma Quinn - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2029.
  • Mr Mungo Sheppard - Trustee. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2029.
  • Mr Graham Stanley - Member. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Mrs Lynn Taylor - Trustee. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mrs Lynn Taylor - Member. Appointed on 1 October 2011 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lynn Taylor - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 18 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rebecca Townsend - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mrs Catherine Walker - Trustee. Appointed on 23 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Miss Nicola Wardingley - Trustee. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Ms Jessica Wilson - Trustee. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.