Highburton CofE First Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highburton CofE First Academy
Address: Northfield Lane, Highburton
Town/City: Huddersfield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD8 0QT
Telephone Number: 01484 506526
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-10)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Enhance Academy Trust
Sponsor: Enhance Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Graham Booth
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.8%

Location and administration

URN: 149941
DfE Number: 382/3023
UKPRN: 10092895
UPRN: 83102725
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Kirkburton (E05008562)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 419368E, 413604N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 9.34" N 1° 42' 30.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5WJ79R+PH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Vicki Beresford - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Andrew Gibbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Neil Hollis - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
  • Mr Josh Hume - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2029.
  • Mrs Georgina Maclellan - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Hayley Milthorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Rowland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Slater - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Karen Wood-Stones - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2026. Term runs until 30 August 2027.