Open Special Mixed

Highbury School

Lower Edge Road, Brighouse, HD6 3LD
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Highbury School
Brighouse, HD6 3LD
154 Pupils
— Capacity
4–11 Age Range
39.60% FSM %
104 Boys
50 Girls
About Highbury School

Highbury School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Brighouse, Calderdale, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 154 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Debbie Sweet.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Calderdale
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency Calder Valley
Ward Rastrick
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077004
URN 107591
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart Henbest Chair of Governors 24/09/2024 23/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Henbest Chair of Governors 30/09/2025 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nadia Ahmad Governor 22/12/2025 21/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Gail Broadbent Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Anya Dodd Governor 03/12/2021 24/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Graham Governor 21/01/2024 20/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Henbest Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Hutton Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Trefor Jones Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anupama Kaushik Governor 04/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Stella Knowles Governor 03/02/2022 08/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Brenda Montieth Governor 02/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Field Lane Primary School
0.27 km • Brighouse
Other
Carr Green Primary School
0.37 km • Brighouse
Other
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
0.7 km • Brighouse
Other
Rastrick High School
1.13 km • Brighouse
Other
Longroyde Primary School
1.23 km • Brighouse
Other
Old Earth Primary School
1.26 km • Elland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Highbury School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Brighouse, Calderdale.
Highbury School has 154 pupils.
Highbury School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highbury School is Mrs Debbie Sweet.
Highbury School is at Lower Edge Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3LD, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Highbury School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Sweet
Lower Edge Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3LD
01484716319
www.highburyschool.co.uk
Location
HD6 3LD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107591
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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