Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Community primary school in Holmfirth (Kirklees).
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
Nestled on the edge of the stunning Peak District and in the heart of Summer Wine country, our school is proud to serve a vibrant community that values education and lifelong learning. At Hinchliffe Mill, we are committed to giving every child aged 4 11 the best possible start.
Our aim is simple: to provide exceptional opportunities that nurture curiosity, confidence, and resilience, preparing children for an ever-changing world. We believe strong partnerships with families and the wider community are key to success, and we value the support you give in helping your child thrive. Our school values guide everything we do.
We encourage honesty, respect, clear communication, responsibility, and teamwork, while fostering confidence and resilience. Through high-quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum enriched with real-world experiences, we ensure children develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need for life.
We are passionate about learning beyond the classroom, whether through community involvement, sustainability projects, or diverse cultural experiences. Above all, we want every child to feel happy, safe, and inspired during their time with us.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Band
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 107658
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Colne Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Piggott | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Judith Candy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma King | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Bethany Sharma | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Alex Beaumont | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Fiona Sugden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Maura Gallagher | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Beever | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Holgate | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Damien Bond | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Helen Hawcroft | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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