Kirkheaton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kirkheaton Primary School
Address: New Road, Kirkheaton
Town/City: Huddersfield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD5 0HR
Telephone Number: 01484 548049
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: South Pennine Academies
Sponsor: South Pennine Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Coates
Capacity: 440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 335 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.8%

Location and administration

URN: 148293
DfE Number: 382/2130
UKPRN: 10087320
UPRN: 83089069
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Dalton (E05001396)

Easting & Northing: 417896E, 418489N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 47.59" N 1° 43' 49.84" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM779+7Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Leigh Blanchard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Mr Richard Coates - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Charlotte Dodsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Miss Katie Field - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Miss Rachel Hemingway - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Miss Clare Kendall - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Mullin - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mrs Rachael Noble - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael Noble - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 October 2025.
  • Ms Gianna Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Southwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Ms Faith Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 July 2026.