Cumberworth CofE First School — Primary School in Huddersfield

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Cumberworth CofE First School

Huddersfield, HD8 8NU

— Pupils

124 Capacity

4–10 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Cumberworth CofE First School

Cumberworth CofE First School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–10 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

School capacity: 124. Current headteacher: Fiona Claxton.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kirklees
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency	Ossett and Denby Dale
Ward	Denby Dale
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: 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
Trust / Sponsor	LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-07-2025
UKPRN	10098054
URN	151812
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lucy Wilks	Chair of Local Governing Body	17/06/2025	16/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Lindsey Barber	Local Governor	09/12/2024	08/12/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Edward Chesters	Local Governor	27/02/2025	26/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Fiona Claxton	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alistair Evans	Local Governor	21/02/2024	20/02/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sue Hooley	Local Governor	10/03/2026	09/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Karen Robinson	Local Governor	09/12/2025	08/12/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Smithson	Local Governor	01/05/2025	30/04/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jenni Wyrill	Local Governor	07/06/2025	03/12/2025	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Birdsedge First School

1.3 km • Huddersfield

Other

Shepley First School

1.79 km • Huddersfield

Other

Shelley College, A Share Academy

2.22 km • Huddersfield

Other

Denby Dale First and Nursery School

2.23 km • Huddersfield

Other

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

2.29 km • Huddersfield

Other

Shelley First School

2.45 km • Huddersfield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Cumberworth CofE First School?

Cumberworth CofE First School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.

What is the age range at Cumberworth CofE First School?

Cumberworth CofE First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 10.

Is Cumberworth CofE First School a faith school?

Yes, Cumberworth CofE First School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Cumberworth CofE First School?

The Headteacher at Cumberworth CofE First School is Mrs Fiona Claxton.

Where is Cumberworth CofE First School located?

Cumberworth CofE First School is at Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8NU, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Cumberworth CofE First School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Cumberworth CofE First School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Cumberworth CofE First School currently open?

Cumberworth CofE First School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Fiona Claxton

Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8NU

01484609818

www.cumberworthfirstschool.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151812

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026