Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL
Part of: BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL
163 Pupils
175 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
39.30% FSM %
85 Boys
78 Girls
About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Alexandra Hudson-Crook.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Calderdale
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency Halifax
Ward Ryburn
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2014
UKPRN 10047627
URN 141479
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jo Woodhead Chair of Local Governing Body 14/07/2025 14/07/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sarah Binns Local Governor 28/03/2025 29/03/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Adrian Finn Local Governor 09/03/2023 08/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Gill Foy Local Governor 02/03/2023 01/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Angela Gonzalez Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Becky Greenwood Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Fr Malachy Larkin Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Ashley Seymour-Skinner Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Colette Short Local Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
New Road Primary School
0.31 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Ryburn Valley High School
0.65 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Trinity Academy St Peter's
0.9 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Tuel Lane Infant School
0.97 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Trinity Academy Grammar
1.3 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
1.32 km • Sowerby Bridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is Mrs Alexandra Hudson-Crook.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is at St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Alexandra Hudson-Crook
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL
01422831360
www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk/
Location
HX6 1BL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141479
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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