Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2HH
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St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Brighouse, HD6 2HH
159 Pupils
180 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
21.40% FSM %
80 Boys
79 Girls
About St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–7 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 159 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Catherine Palmer.

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 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 Calder Valley
Ward Brighouse
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 10078347
URN 107548
Data Last Updated 05-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jill Flavell Chair of Governors 28/09/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gabriella Brook Governor 03/02/2022 02/02/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Amanda Jocelyn Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Knight Governor 16/04/2018 15/04/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Elizabeth Lawley Governor 16/04/2018 15/04/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Graham Lawley Governor 16/04/2018 15/04/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Sophie McKelvey Governor 12/05/2022 11/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Palmer Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lauren Peacock Governor 14/02/2025 14/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Glenys Phillips Governor 01/09/2023 16/04/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Natalie Shaw Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Revd Jonathan Paul Webb Governor 16/04/2018 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Schools Nearby
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
0.48 km • Brighouse
Other
Brighouse High School
0.69 km • Brighouse
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
0.85 km • Brighouse
Other
Trinity Academy St Chad's
1.08 km • Brighouse
Other
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
1.24 km • Halifax
Other
Longroyde Primary School
1.43 km • Brighouse
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighouse, Calderdale.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School has 159 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
Yes, St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is Mrs Catherine Palmer.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is at Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2HH, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Palmer
Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2HH
01484714964
www.st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk
Location
HD6 2HH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107548
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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