Fieldhead Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fieldhead Primary Academy
Address: Charlotte Close, Birstall
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 9BX
Telephone Number: 01924 473016
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd
Sponsor: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Donna Popek
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139357
DfE Number: 382/2124
UKPRN: 10040641
UPRN: 83144833
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Birstall & Birkenshaw (E05016505)

Easting & Northing: 422602E, 427294N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 31.84" N 1° 39' 31.16" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP8RR+VG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • School Secretary Laura Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Eman Ghanem - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Nicole Keenan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Lyles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2030.
  • Mr Macauley Parkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Miss Jen Rylance - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2020. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Judith Stott - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Adam Strafford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2030.