Open Other Primary Mixed

Kirkheaton Primary School

New Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0HR
Part of: SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES (Multi-academy trust)
351 Pupils
440 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.80% FSM %
175 Boys
176 Girls
About Kirkheaton Primary School

Located in Huddersfield (HD5 0HR), Kirkheaton Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Kirklees.

It has 351 pupils on roll. School capacity: 440. Current headteacher: Richard Coates.

Data for Kirkheaton Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 Spen Valley
Ward Dalton
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
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-02-2021
UKPRN 10087320
URN 148293
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Leigh Blanchard Chair of Local Governing Body 16/03/2021 17/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Noble Chair of Local Governing Body 20/10/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Richard Coates Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Charlotte Dodsworth Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Rachel Hemingway Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Miss Clare Kendall Local Governor 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Sarah Mullin Local Governor 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Rachael Noble Local Governor 03/02/2025 19/10/2025 Appointed by trustees
Ms Gianna Shepherd Local Governor 28/02/2022 27/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Southwell Local Governor 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Faith Thomas Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Kirkheaton Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Kirkheaton Primary School has 351 pupils, with a capacity of 440.
Kirkheaton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Kirkheaton Primary School is Mr Richard Coates.
Kirkheaton Primary School is at New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0HR, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Kirkheaton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Kirkheaton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Coates
New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0HR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 148293
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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