Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School — Primary School in Huddersfield

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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Huddersfield, HD8 8UN

53 Pupils

72 Capacity

4–10 Age Range

5.70% FSM %

28 Boys

25 Girls

About Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–10 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 53 pupils on roll. School capacity: 72. Current headteacher: Lynsey Wagstaff.

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	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
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
UKPRN	10068722
URN	107742
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lisa Broadhead	Chair of Governors	20/06/2025	19/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Donaghey	Chair of Governors	30/01/2024	17/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
The Revd Lindsey Barber	Governor	21/11/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Laura Berry	Governor	02/09/2024	01/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa Broadhead	Governor	05/09/2021	04/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Duncan Cleave	Governor	09/03/2023	08/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Gaunt	Governor	04/05/2024	03/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Lynn Greenwood	Governor	02/01/2026	01/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Jagger	Governor	02/07/2025	01/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Raj Kang	Governor	01/08/2021	31/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Kitchen	Governor	16/09/2019	15/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Lander	Governor	22/10/2025	21/10/2029	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Denby Dale First and Nursery School

2.17 km • Huddersfield

Other

Cumberworth CofE First School

2.29 km • Huddersfield

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Birdsedge First School

2.45 km • Huddersfield

Other

St Aidan's Church of England Academy

3.23 km • Huddersfield

Other

Penistone Grammar School

3.43 km • Sheffield

Other

Thurlstone Primary School

3.49 km • Sheffield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.

How many pupils does Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School have?

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School has 53 pupils, with a capacity of 72.

What is the age range at Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 10.

Is Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School a faith school?

Yes, Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

The Headteacher at Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff.

Where is Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School located?

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is at Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School currently open?

Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff

Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN

01484866511

www.denbyfirstschool.kirklees.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 107742

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026