Open Other Middle deemed secondary Mixed

Kirkburton Middle School

Turnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ
Part of: THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ
502 Pupils
501 Capacity
10–13 Age Range
13.70% FSM %
252 Boys
250 Girls
About Kirkburton Middle School

Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 10–13 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 502 pupils on roll. School capacity: 501. Current headteacher: Chris Taylor.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2016
UKPRN 10061810
URN 143791
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Jolly Chair of Local Governing Body 27/09/2024 26/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Taylor Local Governor 01/01/2020 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sorrel Hellewell Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 07/09/2020 — N/A
Mrs Melanie Barnard Shared Local Governor - Establishment 17/01/2022 16/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Shauna Chesworth Shared Local Governor - Establishment 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kate Fraser Shared Local Governor - Establishment 04/03/2025 03/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Liz Godman Shared Local Governor - Establishment 27/09/2024 26/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Jolly Shared Local Governor - Establishment 27/09/2024 26/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alyson Lindley Shared Local Governor - Establishment 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
0.45 km • Kirkburton
Other
Highburton CofE First Academy
0.85 km • Huddersfield
Other
Shelley First School
2 km • Huddersfield
Other
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
2.03 km • Huddersfield
Other
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
2.57 km • Huddersfield
Other
Shelley College, A Share Academy
3.28 km • Huddersfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kirkburton Middle School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Kirkburton Middle School has 502 pupils, with a capacity of 501.
Kirkburton Middle School caters for pupils aged 10 to 13.
The Headteacher at Kirkburton Middle School is Mr Chris Taylor.
Kirkburton Middle School is at Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Kirkburton Middle School: Does not have a sixth form.
Kirkburton Middle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Taylor
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ
01484222737
www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/
Location
HD8 0TJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143791
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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