The Greetland Academy — Primary School in Halifax

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The Greetland Academy

Halifax, HX4 8JB

396 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

10.40% FSM %

199 Boys

197 Girls

About The Greetland Academy

The Greetland Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 396 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Helen Crowther.

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	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Calder Valley
Ward	Greetland and Stainland
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
Trust / Sponsor	GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-01-2011
UKPRN	10032342
URN	136375
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Peta Cocker	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Holly Ashton	Local Governor	01/09/2023	23/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Steve Bennett	Local Governor	19/12/2022	18/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Paul Buckley	Local Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Crowther	Local Governor	16/04/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Rothery	Local Governor	17/01/2023	16/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Gina Walsh	Local Governor	19/12/2022	18/12/2026	Elected by parents