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Highburton CofE First Academy

Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT

OPENPRIMARYAGES 4-10MIXED
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TypeAcademy converter
HeadteacherMr Chris Johnson
PhasePrimary
Local authorityKirklees
Pupils on roll161
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity180
ConstituencyOssett and Denby Dale
WardKirkburton
Religious characterChurch of England
Opened01-09-2023
GenderMixed
PostcodeHD8 0QT
URN149941
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-05-12
St
Quality of education
Ex
Behaviour & attitudes
St
Personal development
St
Leadership & management
St
Early years
No
Sixth form
O Outstanding G Good RI Requires improvement I Inadequate

PUBLISHED 2026-06-22 · INSPECTION 10447402 · FULL REPORT ↗

Trust

Member of Enhance Academy Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2023.

Member of ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2023. Incorporated at Companies House as 07904096 → ltds.uk ↗

GROUP UID 2927 · UKPRN 10045913 · GROUP UID 5196

Governing body · 10 governors
GovernorFirst appointedTerm endsTenureStatus
Mrs Rebecca RowlandChair of Local Governing Body20 Sep 202419 Sep 2028
2y
ACTIVE
Mrs Vicki BeresfordLocal Governor21 Mar 20224 Sep 2025
5y
LAPSED
Mrs Laura BrownLocal Governor9 Aug 20258 Sep 2029
1y
ACTIVE
Andrew GibbinsLocal Governor1 Apr 2026
7m
Mr Neil HollisLocal Governor26 Jun 202025 Jun 2028
6y
ACTIVE
Mr Josh HumeLocal Governor8 Nov 20258 Nov 2029
12m
ACTIVE
Mrs Georgina MaclellanLocal Governor19 Sep 202318 Sep 2027
3y
ACTIVE
Mrs Hayley MilthorpeLocal Governor8 Nov 20258 Nov 2029
12m
ACTIVE
Mrs Clare SlaterLocal Governor19 Sep 202318 Sep 2027
3y
ACTIVE
Karen Wood-StonesLocal Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School1 Apr 202630 Aug 2027
7m
ACTIVE
History · 1 linked schools
Linked schoolRelationshipDate
Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School 107715Predecessor01-09-2023