Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School — Primary School in Holmfirth

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Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School

Holmfirth, HD9 4DA

406 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

9.10% FSM %

183 Boys

223 Girls

About Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School

Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Holmfirth and the surrounding area in Kirklees with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 406 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Phil Gibbins.

Information on Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled 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	Colne Valley
Ward	Holme Valley North
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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
UKPRN	10068628
URN	107718
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Tom Shires	Chair of Governors	26/09/2025	26/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Stephenson	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	25/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Aspey	Governor	08/02/2018	30/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Rev Veronique Bataille	Governor	23/01/2025	22/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Carroll	Governor	10/05/2024	09/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend John Dracup	Governor	21/03/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Annette Flooks	Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Philip Gibbins	Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2030	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Hattersley	Governor	09/01/2024	09/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Melissa Hinkin	Governor	06/04/2025	06/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Needham	Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Nolan	Governor	12/04/2024	25/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board