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Highburton CofE First Academy

Northfield Lane, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT
Part of: ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Highburton CofE First Academy
Huddersfield, HD8 0QT
173 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–10 Age Range
6.40% FSM %
89 Boys
84 Girls
About Highburton CofE First Academy

Highburton CofE First Academy 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.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Graham Booth.

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 Kirkburton
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10092895
URN 149941
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rebecca Rowland Chair of Local Governing Body 20/09/2024 19/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vicki Beresford Local Governor 21/03/2022 04/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Brown Local Governor 09/08/2025 08/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Hollis Local Governor 26/06/2020 25/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Josh Hume Local Governor 08/11/2025 08/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Georgina Maclellan Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hayley Milthorpe Local Governor 08/11/2025 08/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Slater Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kirkburton Middle School
0.85 km • Huddersfield
Other
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
1.11 km • Kirkburton
Other
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
1.3 km • Huddersfield
Other
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
1.81 km • Huddersfield
Other
King James's School
2.53 km • Huddersfield
Other
Shelley First School
2.63 km • Huddersfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Highburton CofE First Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Highburton CofE First Academy has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Highburton CofE First Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 10.
Yes, Highburton CofE First Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Highburton CofE First Academy is Mr Graham Booth.
Highburton CofE First Academy is at Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Highburton CofE First Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Highburton CofE First Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Graham Booth
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT
01484506526
www.highburtonfirst.org.uk
Location
HD8 0QT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149941
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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