Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Fieldhead, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ
199 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.60% FSM %
98 Boys
101 Girls
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Located in Huddersfield (HD7 4QQ), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Kirklees.

It has 199 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jennifer Grindley.

Data for St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant 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 Voluntary aided 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 Golcar
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 10068624
URN 107739
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Adele Humble Chair of Governors 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Matthew Bradbury Governor 13/10/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Father Simon Crook Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Charlotte Ellis-Holmes Governor 17/02/2025 16/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Grindley Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Hammond Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Louise McGeown Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Johnathan Nichols Governor 08/04/2024 07/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Pearson Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Nicola Sanderson Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Melanie Williams Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Lucy Williams Governor 21/02/2024 20/02/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School has 199 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is Mrs Jennifer Grindley.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is at Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Grindley
Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107739
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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