Open State Primary Mixed

Scholes Village Primary School

Old Popplewell Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DN
221 Pupils
243 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
23.00% FSM %
107 Boys
114 Girls
About Scholes Village Primary School

Scholes Village Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cleckheaton, 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 221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 243. Current headteacher: Karen Burman.

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 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 10075622
URN 107674
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tasnim Ali Chair of Governors 16/09/2019 15/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Berry Governor 08/07/2021 07/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Berry Governor 11/07/2021 10/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Buckingham Governor 08/07/2021 07/07/2025 Elected by parents
Helen Cassidy Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Eric Fairchild Governor 13/01/2020 12/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverley Firth Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosemary Hartley Governor 19/12/2018 18/12/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Caroline Holt Governor 23/01/2018 22/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Newton Governor 10/12/2024 06/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Speed Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Ward Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholes Village Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cleckheaton, Kirklees.
Scholes Village Primary School has 221 pupils, with a capacity of 243.
Scholes Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Scholes Village Primary School is Mrs Karen Burman.
Scholes Village Primary School is at Old Popplewell Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DN, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Scholes Village Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Scholes Village Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Burman
Old Popplewell Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107674
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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