Wood Bank School — School in Halifax

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Wood Bank School

Halifax, HX2 6PB

140 Pupils

70 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

52.90% FSM %

109 Boys

31 Girls

About Wood Bank School

Wood Bank School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Halifax, Calderdale, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 140 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Jenna Port.

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	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
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	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10077005
URN	107590
Data Last Updated	13-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Johnathan Monks	Chair of Governors	14/09/2025	24/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Elli Brickwood	Governor	19/11/2025	18/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Eggington	Governor	25/06/2020	25/06/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jenna Port	Governor	15/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Hannah Sugden	Governor	25/09/2017	12/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Terry	Governor	13/03/2024	12/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Walker	Governor	09/03/2022	08/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Carly Woodhead	Governor	19/11/2025	18/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board