Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Sowerby Bridge (Calderdale).
Location
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It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School. Thank you for considering or choosing us to play a crucial role in your child's academic, physical, emotional and spiritual development over the next few years. We are truly honoured to do this.
Our strong Christian vision and values underpin everything we do, guiding us in fostering kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging among everyone in our school community.
We pride ourselves on the welcoming, inclusive and nurturing nature of our school - one where every child is known and valued for their unique and infinite potential and w e aim to ensure that everyone feels valued for who they are, so that they are able to grow in faith, learning and love during their time at our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 107554
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Constituency
- Halifax
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rebecca Lumb | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Gill | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Dave Callighan | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anthea Gee | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Revd Tommy Daglish | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sheridan Smith | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Alison Embleton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Ms Ester Mor Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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