Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Batley (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
Welcome to Hanging Heaton CE (VC) J&I School 'Let all that you do be done in love' - (1 Corinthians 16:14) Welcome to our school! Whether you are a pupil, parent, or community member, we value the important role you play in helping us create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
As a mixed-class, small primary school, we aim to provide an inclusive and exciting educational experience that supports every child's individual needs. Our dedicated team of experienced teachers and staff is committed to fostering a love of learning and developing the skills your child needs for their future.
We believe in the power of partnership with parents, carers, and the wider community. By working together, we can ensure the best outcomes for your child. I am excited to get to know you and your child and work together in our community. If you would like to arrange a visit to school please get in touch on 01924 463035 .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Gymnastics
- Retrieval Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 107709
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Linda Whittaker | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Canning | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Timothy Wildey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amanda Farrar | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Suni Daftar | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lindsey Towler | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kathryn Cutts Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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