Marsden Infant and Nursery School
Community primary school in Huddersfield (Kirklees).
Location
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Wel come to Marsden Infant and Nursery School I am very proud to welcome you to Marsden Infant and Nursery School. It is an absolute honour to lead such a caring, engaging, happy and vibrant school. Our pupils are just delightful; they love learning and playing and they love coming to school.
Whatever theneeds of your child we aim to ensure they thrive here at Marsden, where they feel safe and are encouraged to learn in an environment where learning is fun and pupils make progress in all areas of their development. The dedicated staff team are committed to working in our school with your wonderful children to make a difference every day.
We are here to make a positive start to each child's learning journey and, with each experience we can provide, we will deepen learning by building on what they know and what they can do. We have high expectations and are continually developing ways to strengthen all that we do.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Eco Club
- Football
- Hockey
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107644
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Colne Valley
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Allen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vicky Smith | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Wagstaff | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clare Kelly | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Smith | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Bianca Scott | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emily Burnett | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Jablonski | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Philip Sanderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Natalie Parish | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr James Brook Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Clare Kelly Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record