Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge — Primary School in Sowerby Bridge

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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJ

84 Pupils

150 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

41.70% FSM %

39 Boys

45 Girls

About Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Sowerby Bridge and the surrounding area in Calderdale with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 84 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Alison Embleton.

Information on Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Halifax
Ward	Sowerby Bridge
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071378
URN	107554
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Rebecca Lumb	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	31/08/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Dave Callighan	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Revd Tommy Daglish	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Alison Embleton	Governor	01/09/2013	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anthea Gee	Governor	19/02/2024	18/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Dave Gill	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Ester Mor	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Ms Sheridan Smith	Governor	12/04/2023	11/04/2027	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Compass Community School Willow Park

0.24 km •

Other

Trinity Academy Grammar

0.32 km • Sowerby Bridge

Other

Bolton Brow Primary Academy

0.37 km • Sowerby Bridge

Other

Tuel Lane Infant School

0.59 km • Sowerby Bridge

Other

Warley Town School

0.99 km • Halifax

Other

Warley Road Primary Academy

1 km • Halifax

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge?

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale.

How many pupils does Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge have?

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge has 84 pupils, with a capacity of 150.

What is the age range at Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge?

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.

Is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge a faith school?

Yes, Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge?

The Headteacher at Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is Miss Alison Embleton.

Where is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge located?

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is at Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJ, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge currently open?

Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Miss Alison Embleton

Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJ

01422832454

www.christchurchjuniors.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 107554

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026