Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Address: Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge
Town/City: Wakefield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF4 5PS
Telephone Number: 01924 302800
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Enhance Academy Trust
Sponsor: Enhance Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Tuddenham
Capacity: 131
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 125 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137967
DfE Number: 384/3006
UKPRN: 10036918
UPRN: 63163809
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Horbury and South Ossett (E05001451)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 428084E, 418077N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 32.66" N 1° 34' 34.94" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMC5F+JF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Seliat Omotola Ariyo-Olawole - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • John Brady - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mr Darren Byford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mary Catherine Fitzpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mr David Fraser - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Paula Gent - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Josh Hammond - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2028.
  • Father Christopher Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Yasmin Olivia Knight - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2023. Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Scott Leather - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Richard Murray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Barbara Panton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Catherine Rosser-Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Richard Tuddenham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).