East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bradford (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 our website. We hope you find it both informative and interactive as well as a true reflection of the vision, values and ethos of our school. As Headteacher, I have the privilege to lead and serve our school. One that has fantastic pupils, dedicated staff and supportive parents.
We believe that every child deserves the best education, and we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school. Our aim is for them to reach their full potential by giving them the education that they need today and setting them up with every chance to succeed tomorrow.
Our vision statement: To be a vibrant and inclusive Christian community where everybody is known, valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, equipping our pupils with the knowledge, skills and determination to flourish in an ever-changing world is central to everything we do, and we are really proud of the sense of community and the family atmosphere here at East Bierley.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- MyMaths
- Numbots
- Book Talk
- Reading Spine
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 107719
- 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
- Spen Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Bromley | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amanda Blakeley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Padgett | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr Joshua Cantrill | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Steven Harrison | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Meek | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Baggaley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Anthony Hey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Wood Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · 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