Open Special Mixed

Southgate School

Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8TG
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Southgate School
Huddersfield, HD5 8TG
181 Pupils
164 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
51.70% FSM %
133 Boys
48 Girls
About Southgate School

Southgate School is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 164. Current headteacher: Ruth Cranmer.

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 special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Huddersfield
Ward Almondbury
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
UKPRN 10017861
URN 107801
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Baines Chair of Governors 01/07/2018 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Cleve Governor 03/05/2024 02/05/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Ruth Cranmer Governor 22/03/2024 21/03/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Liz Drye Governor 17/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Matthew Holland Governor 25/05/2017 24/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Wendy May Governor 11/02/2023 10/02/2027 Elected by parents
Carson McCombe Governor 11/02/2023 10/02/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Alison Morris Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sue Norman Governor 08/01/2023 07/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Jeanette Wittrick Governor 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southgate School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Southgate School has 181 pupils, with a capacity of 164.
Southgate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Headteacher at Southgate School is Ms Ruth Cranmer.
Southgate School is at Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TG, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Southgate School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southgate School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Ruth Cranmer
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TG
01484504544
www.southgateschool.co.uk
Location
HD5 8TG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107801
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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