The Calder Learning Trust — All-through School in Hebden Bridge

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The Calder Learning Trust

Hebden Bridge, HX7 5QN

1,282 Pupils

1,265 Capacity

4–16 Age Range

24.00% FSM %

626 Boys

656 Girls

About The Calder Learning Trust

The Calder Learning Trust is an Academies for pupils aged 4–16 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,282 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,265. Current headteacher: Andrew Taylor.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Calder Valley
Ward	Luddendenfoot
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2025
UKPRN	10093881
URN	150387
Data Last Updated	18-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Bairstow	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/03/2024	22/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Geraldine Wrathall	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/09/2025	15/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jean Bradbury	Local Governor	21/09/2023	20/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Bridger	Local Governor	16/01/2025	15/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Craven	Local Governor	22/02/2024	21/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Waqar Hussain	Local Governor	18/05/2022	17/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Raymond Kelly	Local Governor	21/02/2024	20/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Lambert	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Taylor	Local Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jacqui Thomas-Pilka	Local Governor	19/10/2023	26/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Roz Wood-Ives	Local Governor	08/12/2022	13/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Geraldine Wrathall	Local Governor	16/01/2025	22/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board