Helme Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Helme Church of England Academy
Address: Helme, Meltham
Town/City: Holmfirth
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD9 5RW
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01484 854524
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Gillian Spooner
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 136 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.9%

Location and administration

URN: 145556
DfE Number: 382/2055
UKPRN: 10066827
UPRN: 83007608
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Colne Valley (E14001177)
Electoral Ward: Holme Valley North (E05016517)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 409968E, 411929N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 16.09" N 1° 51' 2.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5WJ43X+QP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Meltham Moor Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Linthwaite Clough Primary School (2.2km)
  4. Colne Valley High School (2.3km)
  5. Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School (2.4km)
  6. Nields Academy (2.8km)
  7. South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School (2.9km)
  8. Netherton Infant and Nursery School (3.1km)
  9. Wellhouse Junior and Infant School (3.2km)
  10. Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy (3.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Sophie Birkhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Couchman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Rev John Dracup - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Natasha Dyson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Gladstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Ms Justine Samantha Gore - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Jennifer Gurden - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Mann - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 2 September 2024.
  • Mrs Joanne Norgate - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Ms Gillian Spooner - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jordan Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 June 2030.