Open Other Primary Mixed

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Part of: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
179 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.00% FSM %
88 Boys
91 Girls
About Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 179 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Caroline Watkiss.

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 Kirklees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Spen Valley
Ward Heckmondwike
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-11-2019
UKPRN 10084554
URN 147534
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Linda Walton Chair of Local Governing Body 23/10/2024 23/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samantha Fleming Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 20/02/2023 — N/A
Mrs Catherine Brackenbury Local Governor 04/04/2022 04/04/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Joanne Dunne Local Governor 08/04/2025 07/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Howarth Local Governor 16/01/2024 15/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Rowena Innes Local Governor 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Romy Joseph Local Governor 08/04/2025 07/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Lupton Local Governor 14/11/2023 10/07/2025 Elected by parents
Danika O'Connor Local Governor 06/11/2025 05/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jack Sowter Local Governor 22/04/2025 14/11/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Samuel Sutton Local Governor 07/02/2025 06/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Georgia Wallace Local Governor 16/01/2024 15/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Fairfield School
0.19 km • Batley
Other
Carlinghow Academy
1.12 km • Batley
Other
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
1.15 km • Batley
Other
Birstall Primary Academy
1.25 km • Batley
Other
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
1.34 km • Heckmondwike
Other
Becker School
1.36 km • Batley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Heckmondwike, Kirklees.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor has 179 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is Mrs Caroline Watkiss.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is at Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor: Does not have a sixth form.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Watkiss
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
01924326708
smithiesmoor.coopacademies.co.uk/
Location
WF16 9BB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147534
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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