Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Voluntary aided primary school in Todmorden (Calderdale).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Todmorden CE (A) J, I & N School, a Church school with a big heart and a welcoming community. Our school, in the centre of Todmorden, has been growing in success for over 180 years, since it first opened in 1845 and is very popular school with 240 pupils.
As a school, we take great pride in educating children in a loving, friendly, caring environment, through a curriculum which is challenging and exciting. All we do is underpinned by our Christian Values including love, honesty, hope and perseverance. Our school is an inclusive school with a growing diverse community.
As our vision states, we truly want our whole school community to 'soar high' and o ur aim is that all our children leave Todmorden CE School confident, happy and with a lifelong love of learning. Here are some snapshots of what makes Todmorden CE School different from other schools:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Orchestra
- Yoga
- Multi-Sports
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 107556
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 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
- Calder Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Graham Wilson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Abi Welsh | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Rev John Flood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Catherine Jean Shelley | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Rachel Barker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alice Leadbitter | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mrs Diane Collinge Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amy East Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jonathan Driscoll Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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