Open Other Primary Mixed

Shibden Head Primary Academy

Hainsworth Moor Grove, Bradford, BD13 2ND
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Shibden Head Primary Academy
Bradford, BD13 2ND
411 Pupils
419 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.10% FSM %
196 Boys
215 Girls
About Shibden Head Primary Academy

Shibden Head Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 419. Current headteacher: Lucy Shaw.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bradford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bradford
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency Bradford South
Ward Queensbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened 01-03-2013
UKPRN 10040647
URN 139358
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Fiddaman Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2019 01/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alex Barraclough Local Governor 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Joely Birak Local Governor 05/09/2023 05/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Deborah Foster Local Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Michelle Harrison Local Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Helliwell-Kenny Local Governor 01/11/2022 23/07/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Chantelle Murphy Local Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Oakes Local Governor 10/12/2018 23/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Radcliffe Local Governor 01/03/2013 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Shaw Local Governor 17/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Russell Hall Primary School
0.42 km • Bradford
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Trinity Academy Bradford
0.49 km • Bradford
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Foxhill Primary School
1.03 km • Bradford
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Trinity Academy Halifax
1.89 km • Halifax
Other
The North Halifax Grammar School
2.12 km • Halifax
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Bradshaw Primary School
2.16 km • Halifax
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shibden Head Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bradford, Bradford.
Shibden Head Primary Academy has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 419.
Shibden Head Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shibden Head Primary Academy is Lucy Shaw.
Shibden Head Primary Academy is at Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2ND, in the Bradford local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Shibden Head Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Shibden Head Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Lucy Shaw
Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2ND
01274882458
www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk
Location
BD13 2ND  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139358
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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