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About

Respect, Responsibility, Care and Ambition about us Welcome to Howard Park Community School Welcome to Howard Park Community School, a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is supported to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Our mission is guided by four core values—Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Ambition—which shape the way we learn, interact, and aspire every day. At Howard Park, we encourage our pupils to show Respect for themselves, for others, and for their environment, helping us build a positive, nurturing atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.

We promote Responsibility by fostering independence, integrity, and a strong sense of personal accountability in all our learners. Our culture of Care ensures that every child feels valued, safe, and supported. Through strong pastoral guidance and dedicated staff, we prioritise wellbeing alongside academic progress.

And with Ambition at the heart of our curriculum, we inspire students to aim high, embrace challenges, and confidently pursue their goals. Together, these values create a school where learning thrives and every child is empowered to succeed.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Key facts

URN
107671
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Kirklees
Constituency
Spen Valley
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (11 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Mel GreenwoodChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2030

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Tracey BallGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Joanne ThompsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Victoria FarrellGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ryan BridgesGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Gordon MuirGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Rachel JinksGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Kevin HubyGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Vanessa Birchill-EdmondsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Erica HudsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2030
Mr Jonathan PicklesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2020

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