Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bradford (Kirklees).
Location
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At Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School, we care . The Christian value of caring underpins all that we do at Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School. All people involved within our school community feel cared for, while, at the same time, being caring themselves. At Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School we teach, offer and accept care.
We know that many different values make up a pupil within our school and we believe that none of these values can develop without caring. Our Christian value of care will support and guide you to: have the best possible education; enjoy your time in school; better yourself and help you to make the world a better place.
Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School 2026 Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD11 2JE Contact the School Office for enquiries on: Telephone (01274) 651232 Email:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Swimming
- Textiles
- Woodwork
- Accelerated Reader
- Forest School
- Numbots
and 1 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 107730
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- 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 (9 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard McKirgan | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amanda Mahoney Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sharron Goldspink | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Catherine Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Mark Palmer | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Wayman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Worsnup | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Tidgwell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Elizabeth Smaje | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rebecca Martin | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 |
| Mrs Joanne Frost Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hilary Woodcock Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Hare Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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