Open State Primary Mixed

Hopton Primary School

Woodend Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PR
321 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.80% FSM %
166 Boys
155 Girls
About Hopton Primary School

Hopton Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Mirfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 321 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Ben Smith.

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 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 Spen Valley
Ward Mirfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075625
URN 107665
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amanda McCabe Chair of Governors 11/02/2026 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Pelan Chair of Governors 19/12/2024 10/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Blakeley Governor 11/04/2005 11/04/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Neeta Daly Governor 04/05/2021 03/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Edwards Governor 23/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Barbara Hornby Governor 07/12/2021 10/05/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Faye Kellett Governor 06/10/2023 05/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Rob MacDonald Governor 13/02/2023 12/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda McCabe Governor 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Meade Governor 19/07/2024 19/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ifzal Parveen Governor 05/07/2021 04/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Pelan Governor 04/05/2021 03/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Hopton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Mirfield, Kirklees.
Hopton Primary School has 321 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Hopton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hopton Primary School is Mr Ben Smith.
Hopton Primary School is at Woodend Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PR, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Hopton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hopton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ben Smith
Woodend Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107665
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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