Carlinghow Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Carlinghow Academy
Address: Ealand Road, Carlinghow
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 8HT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01924 326371
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Great Heights Academy Trust
Sponsor: Great Heights Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Midgley
Capacity: 371
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 304 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40%

Location and administration

URN: 147584
DfE Number: 382/2063
UKPRN: 10085574
UPRN: 83156435
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury and Batley (E14001196)
Electoral Ward: Batley West (E05016504)

Easting & Northing: 423199E, 424952N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 15.97" N 1° 38' 59.2" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP9C2+C3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Farzana Akhtar - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Marie Fishwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr John Fitzgerald - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • John Flynn - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mrs Tracey Logan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Midgley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2031.
  • Ms Somaya Shaikh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2029.