Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Address: Turnsteads Avenue
Town/City: Cleckheaton
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD19 3AQ
Telephone Number: 01274 851152
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Share Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Share Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Zoe Ali
Capacity: 1250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1228 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.8%

Location and administration

URN: 149162
DfE Number: 382/4500
UKPRN: 10090607
UPRN: 83098212
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Cleckheaton (E05016506)

Easting & Northing: 418028E, 425592N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 37.41" N 1° 43' 41.17" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP7GC+RQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Zoe Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Stephen Burnhill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Matthew McKirgan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jayne Newson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Craig Rika - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Julie-Ann Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 April 2030.