Howard Park Community School
Community primary school in Cleckheaton (Kirklees).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mel Greenwood | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tracey Ball | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Thompson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Farrell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ryan Bridges | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gordon Muir | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rachel Jinks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Kevin Huby | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Vanessa Birchill-Edmondson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Erica Hudson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Pickles | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
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