Open State Primary Mixed

Howard Park Community School

St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA
235 Pupils
236 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.70% FSM %
130 Boys
105 Girls
About Howard Park Community School

Howard Park Community School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Jonathan Pickles.

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 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 Cleckheaton
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 10075623
URN 107671
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Mel Greenwood Chair of Governors 22/07/2022 21/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Ball Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Vanessa Birchill-Edmondson Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ryan Bridges Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Farrell Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Holt Governor 19/10/2022 01/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Kevin Huby Governor 20/11/2024 19/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Erica Hudson Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rachel Jinks Governor 30/01/2025 01/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Nick Kent Governor 08/07/2025 24/07/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Gordon Muir Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Pickles Governor 01/01/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Howard Park Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cleckheaton, Kirklees.
Howard Park Community School has 235 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Howard Park Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Howard Park Community School is Mr Jonathan Pickles.
Howard Park Community School is at St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Howard Park Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Howard Park Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Pickles
St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107671
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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