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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XL
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax, HX1 3XL
554 Pupils
600 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.60% FSM %
267 Boys
287 Girls
About Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 554 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Gulfaraz Ahmed.

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 Calderdale or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 Park
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075644
URN 107487
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Berwick Chair of Governors 23/09/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by LA
Ms Rebecca Ahmed Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Safyah Akhtar Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sikander Ali Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Antony Hollingsworth Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Saira Lone Governor 26/09/2022 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Aysha Matloob Governor 09/10/2023 09/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Usman Moghul Governor 26/03/2021 25/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Usman Moghul Governor 12/05/2025 11/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Keith Moran Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Elliot Ormerod Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Saiqa Riasat Governor 13/10/2024 12/10/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Calderdale College
0.3 km • Halifax
Other
Savile Park Primary School
0.48 km • Halifax
Other
Beacon Lights Schools
0.53 km • Halifax
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
0.58 km • Halifax
Other
The Crossley Heath School
0.65 km • Halifax
Other
Warley Road Primary Academy
0.78 km • Halifax
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Halifax, Calderdale.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School has 554 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is Mr Gulfaraz Ahmed.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is at Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XL, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gulfaraz Ahmed
Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XL
01422362227
www.parkinsonlane.com
Location
HX1 3XL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107487
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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