Whitechapel Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Cleckheaton

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Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR

412 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

12.10% FSM %

215 Boys

197 Girls

About Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Joanne Burden.

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	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	Spen Valley
Ward	Cleckheaton
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
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10072303
URN	136511
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Samantha Ellam	Chair of Governors	27/11/2025	26/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Sutulic	Chair of Governors	27/11/2021	26/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Justine Barnes	Governor	28/03/2022	27/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Bromley	Governor	22/04/2025	21/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanne Burden	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Helen Chamberlin	Governor	01/04/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Katie Jackson	Governor	24/02/2024	23/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Chris Jewesbury	Governor	27/01/2024	26/01/2028	Appointed by LA
Mr Adam O'Neill	Governor	15/01/2024	14/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Ormondroyd	Governor	03/09/2022	02/09/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr Matthew Pinder	Governor	06/12/2021	05/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Pinder	Governor	05/12/2025	04/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

0.37 km • Cleckheaton

Other

Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy

0.6 km • Cleckheaton

Other

Howard Park Community School

1.42 km • Cleckheaton

Other

High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School

1.83 km • Liversedge

Other

Scholes Village Primary School

1.84 km • Cleckheaton

Other

Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School

1.96 km • Liversedge

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cleckheaton, Kirklees.

How many pupils does Whitechapel Church of England Primary School have?

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School has 412 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Whitechapel Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Whitechapel Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is Mrs Joanne Burden.

Where is Whitechapel Church of England Primary School located?

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is at Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Whitechapel Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Whitechapel Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Whitechapel Church of England Primary School currently open?

Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Joanne Burden

Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR

01274876461

www.whitechapelcofeprimary.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 136511

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026